Council members want to bar ICE from staging operations on city property, require visible identification for law enforcement and create a city office to support immigrants.
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Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety
Opinion: Do we want safety and wellness or simply the appearance of it?
When we cheer outdated rules that push out someone who was effectively reducing violence, we cannot claim to want safer communities.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety
Opinion: We can’t reset conversations about violence prevention every time there’s a transition
Violence prevention is not seasonal. Neighborhood safety requires sustained investment, consistent strategy and shared accountability.
Posted inCriminal justice, Multimedia, Public Safety
Video: ‘Community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE as advocates urge caution
As immigration enforcement concerns grow, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
Posted inPublic Safety
Reckless driving arrests rose dramatically in 2025
Reckless driving enforcement expanded in 2025. Whether it’s made a difference depends on who you ask.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Fruition MKE owner hopes for joy after second break-in in six months
Tiffany Miller, owner of Fruition MKE, said despite the setback, she’s thankful the damage wasn’t worse and for the community’s support.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Forward Latino leader urges residents to prepare for potential wide-scale ICE operation in Wisconsin
The unrest in Minneapolis after the death of Renee Good has fueled concerns by Milwaukee residents and leaders
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Neighborhood groups analyze street and bus accessibility through ‘walk audits’
Neighborhood groups participated in “walk audits” where they looked at traffic, signs, sidewalks and crosswalks at busy intersections and learned about bus transit.
Posted inPhotos, Public Safety
Families honor traffic victims and demand safer roads in Milwaukee
The Coalition for Safe Driving MKE hosted its third annual vigil for the World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Road Traffic Violence.