African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
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Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Can a mental health diagnosis change the course of one incarcerated man’s life? His supporters hope so.
Jeff Monday, principal at Marquette University High School, wants to bring attention to the case of his former student, Marquis Gilliam, and ultimately bring him back home from prison.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
What do you think about the traffic-calming measures in Milwaukee? Residents speak out
Some Milwaukee residents are frustrated by the curb extensions, traffic-calming poles and other changes, which have slowed traffic.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
In their own words: Milwaukee County youth commissioners reflect on their first year of service
After years of absence, the Milwaukee County Youth Commission has been re-established. Its co-chairs share their thoughts on the accomplishments and lessons of 2023.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Uptick in violence has Milwaukee’s trans community on high alert
Members of the trans community, who already feel targeted by lawmakers, say they are worried about their health and safety as acts of violence increase against them.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices, Public Safety
OPINION: How do we keep our neighborhoods safe? Three youths share their solutions.
Earlier this year, Safe & Sound hosted an essay contest and asked young people to share how to keep communities safe. Here are the winners and their essays.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Challenges in Narcan distribution hamper efforts to slow pace of drug overdose deaths
Narcan is a key tool in reducing drug overdose deaths, but accessing it in Milwaukee has been a challenge for some organizations.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
Milwaukee is relaunching an initiative that brings neighbors together to address safety issues. Here’s what you need to know.
The City of Milwaukee is relaunching its Alert Neighbor Program, an initiative that brings neighbors together to address safety issues.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Advocates push for more urgency to end MPD’s unconstitutional stop-and-frisks.
Five years after the historic Collins settlement mandated major changes in MPD’s stop-and-frisk and other policies, the department struggles to reach full compliance.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, North, Public Safety, Sherman Park
What you need to know about the North Sherman Boulevard Project
Traveling down North Sherman Boulevard will become a different experience in a few years, and your input can help shape its future.