Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas plans to walk back immigration policies enforced by his predecessor, David Clarke, and build positive relations with the Milwaukee Police Department.
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Forum surfaces ongoing controversy over prime cause of lead poisoning in Milwaukee
Representatives of the Milwaukee Health Department and advocacy groups continued to disagree on the main source of lead poisoning at a League of Women Voters forum intended to call attention to the issue.
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Positive relationships with adults key to preventing youth violence, panelists say
Panelists at a recent conference hosted by the Marquette Law School said youth violence can be prevented by improving relations with both community members and law enforcement.
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South Siders optimistic about new beat cop initiative
South Side community members are optimistic about a new police initiative that will increase the number of officers on foot and bicycles in Milwaukee Police District 2.
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Amid praise for stop-and-frisk from Trump, ACLU educates people about their rights
The ACLU of Wisconsin is working to inform residents about the impact of a lawsuit targeting stop-and-frisk that led to police reforms in Milwaukee.
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MFD defends signs warning firefighters of hazards in vacant buildings
The Milwaukee Fire Department defended its practice of placing warning signs on abandoned homes and vacant buildings, stating that it is important for firefighter safety, while Ald. Robert Bauman expressed concern that they will attract criminal activity.
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Center Street business owner calls for ceasefire in high drug-trafficking neighborhoods
Business owner RP Potts is calling for a ceasefire Milwaukee’s struggling neighborhoods.
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Juvenile justice advocates garner community input in effort to improve outcomes for youth offenders
In the wake of changing state law, Milwaukee residents gathered to discuss how the juvenile justice system can better serve young people and the community.
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MPD chief backs community policing while skirting details on curbing excessive force
In a recent appearance at Marquette University, Police Chief Alfonso Morales discussed plans to bring community policing to the Milwaukee Police Department, but failed to address concerns about use of excessive force.
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Milwaukee Youth Council makes violence prevention a top priority
In response to the violence plaguing Milwaukee, including 19 homicides in August, the city’s Youth Council called for a cease-fire over Labor Day weekend as part of its plan to reduce violence in the city.