Residents and other stakeholders said during a public listening session that access, safety and community input were among their concerns
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Drivers face two new impoundment risks
City officials roll out rules meant to boost parking citation compliance and decrease dangerous driving.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
MPD gets nearly 900 calls from MPS schools over three-month period
Police received nearly 900 calls from MPS schools after school resource officers were ordered to return to the district.
Posted inHousing, Public Safety
Common Ground launches South Side safety campaign, creates nonprofit to support tenants
Common Ground announced this week an initiative to hold leaders accountable for safety and the creation of a nonprofit to support tenants.
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Resources to help prevent, interrupt and respond to violence
Here are organizations that can help with violence interruption, legal support and provide other resources for youths and adults in Milwaukee.
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Officials and residents weigh in on MPD’s pursuit policy after fatal crash
Since a recent fatal crash, some residents have called for changes to police pursuit policies, while others blame such incidents on those who flee officers.
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MPS rolls out new emergency protocol
Milwaukee Public Schools has rolled out a new emergency protocol designed to standardize and simplify responses to emergencies.
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Video: How ‘community verifiers’ work to inform residents about ICE
As immigration enforcement increases, some community members want to better document the activities of ICE.
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Residents criticize mayor’s process for selecting new head of Office of Community Wellness and Safety
Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
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‘We just have to have faith’: Amani Youth Council leaders discuss gun violence in Milwaukee
The Amani Youth Council is calling for youths and adults to work together to bring peace, safety and change.