As Milwaukee develops a community policing plan, Baltimore offers lessons on what the approach can look like as well as where it could fall short.
Devin Blake
Devin Blake began his career as a journalist at Patch, covering the Southern California communities he grew up in, with a particular focus on local businesses, unemployment, and organizations addressing unmet community needs. As he witnessed the growing homelessness crisis, he transitioned into working as a resource and information coordinator, supporting community groups and nonprofits serving unhoused populations, including the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to his community-focused work, Blake has contributed to publications such as New York Magazine, The Onion, and McSweeney’s. He enjoys spending time with his wife and navigating the daily adventures of parenting his young son.
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Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident
Franklin police will conduct regular patrols at Indian Community School when students return Monday, following a handgun threat against a staff member. The school is also adding private security and other support services.
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Indian Community School closed through week following handgun threat against staff
Indian Community School, a private school in Franklin that serves Indigenous Milwaukee-area students, will remain closed until Monday after a threat involving a handgun against a staff member on Wednesday evening, according to school administrators.
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Despite MPD ban, facial recognition technology is still present in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system
Milwaukee police no longer use facial recognition technology, but cases involving past use remain in the criminal justice system.
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MPD says Flock restrictions will apply to other license plate reader systems
All three of the Milwaukee Police Department’s automatic license plate reader systems will be subject to new security safeguards, MPD officials confirmed Wednesday.
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New Flock restrictions leave questions about MPD’s other license plate reader systems
it remains unclear whether new rules announced by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will apply to all three of the city’s camera systems or only to Flock.
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Eyewitness says jail officials ignored initial pleas for help for man who died in custody last week
The man disputes the account provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of Kourtney Edwards at the county jail last Tuesday.
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Gov. Tony Evers launches statewide injury and violence prevention plan
The statewide plan, which the governor said is the first in more than 10 years, prioritizes five key injury and violence prevention areas.
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In-jail death raises familiar questions
A 45-year-old man died Tuesday morning while in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. Some are questioning whether his death was the result of negligence, and also what can be done to prevent similar incidents.
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Firearms greatly increase the risk of death or injury in domestic violence situations. Here are some steps you can take to try and stay safe.
Wisconsin law requires firearms be surrendered in certain domestic violence cases. But advocates say seeking those legal protections can sometimes increase the risk of violence.