Safe & Sound recently hosted a Resident Leader Training cohort, an opportunity for block club leaders and other residents to connect and gain tools about how to tackle neighborhood safety issues.
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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Housing, Public Safety
Rooted & Rising previews Washington Park Quality of Life Plan and reveals Lisbon charette designs
Rooted & Rising and Athena Communications are working with Washington Park residents and community partners to develop and implement the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
New school resource officer policy on hold as MPS seeks more community feedback
Some are pushing back against the proposed School Resource Officer Program policy, saying more deserve the chance to review it before it goes for a full school board vote.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
Traffic-calming projects to hit Mitchell and Metcalfe schools on South and North sides
The goal is to reduce speeding near the schools to help students cross the street safely.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, Resources
Updated resources for free gun locks in Milwaukee
There are many places in the city that provide free gun locks. Gun locks are a vital tool in preventing firearm-related deaths and injuries.
Posted inPublic Safety
Two floods, two different responses: City issues four times more parking tickets during last week’s floods than in August
City officials are defending the city’s parking enforcement, saying many of the tickets were issued before and after the heavy rains.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Should gun violence intervention efforts start earlier? These researchers think so.
A new national study suggests warning signs often emerge before gun violence – offering others a chance to intervene before harm occurs.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
‘What exists is not always what young people want’: Milwaukee leaders react to ‘teen takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park
Community leaders in Milwaukee are raising concerns about violence involving teens and calling for solutions.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Does Wisconsin need stronger gun storage laws to help keep kids safe?
Research and some experts point out the safety benefits of stronger gun storage laws. But critics say stricter laws could limit access in emergencies.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
MPD banned its officers from concealing their identities. Will the Common Council extend a similar policy to ICE agents?
A proposed ordinance would prohibit face coverings for all law enforcement agencies operating in Milwaukee – including U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.