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.
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.
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.
West Allis Police Department uses armored vehicle to serve search warrant on Milwaukee’s North Side
A video recorded and broadcast on Facebook by community activist Dennis Walton and others shows a heavily armored West Allis Police Department vehicle preparing to conduct a raid.
Special report: Residents reporting nonviolent crimes face long waits for MPD response
Response times for non-violent crimes average more than 40 minutes, though in some cases are much longer, according to a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service analysis of Milwaukee Police Department dispatch data. The average response time for a stolen vehicle is 68 minutes.
Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety
Community activists met in Washington Park, the site of a recent drive-by shooting, to demand action from city officials to improve safety in central-city parks.
Residents, city leaders and law enforcement officials mourn fallen officer
The day after a Milwaukee police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty, residents and officials expressed their sorrow and condolences.
Community leaders expect police settlement to bring reform, accountability
As a federal judge signed off on the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the ACLU against the city for police stop-and-frisk practices, some activists expressed hope that interactions with people of color will improve.
ACLU organizer from 53206 inspires others and advocates for change
Sean Wilson, ACLU of Wisconsin’s new Smart Justice organizer, is using his experiences in 53206 and prison to help him mentor youth and improve the criminal justice system.
Officials ramp up awareness campaign after two suspected synthetic marijuana-related deaths
Two deaths and dozens of hospitalizations in Milwaukee have been linked to the synthetic drug ”K2” recently.
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