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Defendants who can’t afford attorneys pay a steep price

November 12, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien Leave a Comment

Most defendants in Municipal Court don’t have a lawyer because they say legal representation is too expensive. Those who are represented by counsel fare much better. Between 2011 and 2014, only 8 percent of cases without an attorney were dismissed, while 57 percent involving an attorney were successfully defended.

Filed Under: Neighborhoods, Public Safety, Special Report

Special Report: Residents of poor neighborhoods see more than their share of costly municipal citations

November 11, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Police Department writes a disproportionate number of citations in the poorest areas of the city, where many residents do not have the means to ever pay their fines.

Filed Under: Neighborhoods, Public Safety, Special Report

Youth-serving organizations seek role in city initiative to curb youth violence

November 10, 2015 by Wyatt Massey 1 Comment

Groups that address youth violence at the neighborhood level said the city’s new initiative could have a big impact if it empowers organizations already working on the issue.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Ex-offender training program urges employers to be ‘bigger than profits’

October 7, 2015 by Jabril Faraj 2 Comments

Pro Trade Job Development, a local skilled trades training program, kicked off a push to secure commitments from 100 area employers to employ 100 individuals re-entering society from the criminal justice system.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

New group home gives hope to girls transitioning out of trafficking

September 30, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic 18 Comments

The first shelter in Milwaukee County dedicated specifically to young girls coming out of sex trafficking opened recently to provide a unique kind of support.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Seven things you should know about MPD’s body camera policy

September 12, 2015 by Wyatt Massey 1 Comment

The Milwaukee Police Department’s new body camera policy covers how the cameras are to be used and where the information will be stored.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

MPD chief calls for tougher sentences, gun laws to curb homicides

September 9, 2015 by Jabril Faraj 1 Comment

In a recent public conversation at Marquette University’s Law School Milwaukee Police Department Chief Edward Flynn said the incentives for violence outweigh the sanctions against it for a slice of Milwaukee’s population.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Alderman says Safe Zones success depends on more police cooperation

September 3, 2015 by Jabril Faraj Leave a Comment

A new city-funded initiative to intervene before violence happens is making inroads in Garden Homes but to maximize its impact a partnership with Milwaukee police is necessary, says Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety, Sherman Park

Safe Zones ambassadors build relationships in Garden Homes

August 19, 2015 by Jabril Faraj 1 Comment

Neighborhood ambassadors in Garden Homes have sparked hope, mediated violence and begun to build trust in the North Side community.

Filed Under: Amani, Carousel, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety, Sherman Park

Traveling jail cell captivates youth, community

July 28, 2015 by Madeline Kennedy 2 Comments

The Phenomenal Men Support Group utilizes a built-to-scale trailer jail cell to encourage community youth to stay away from activities that would put them behind bars.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

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