The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said it needs about $250,000 to purchase new tools to help stop the flow of drugs into the jail. A vote on the measure will take place Thursday.
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‘What goes up must come down’: Illegal fireworks linked to rising number of Milwaukee fires
Illegal fireworks were the cause of a fire near Sherman Park on the Fourth of July. The incident is part of a growing trend in Milwaukee: fires caused by illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Posted inCriminal justice, Housing, Public Safety
‘You have to start somewhere’: Benedict Center and others work to help women get off the streets
The Benedict Center works to help women in street-based sex trade by offering food and hygiene supplies, crisis support, mobile case management, housing advocacy and other services.
Posted inCriminal justice, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Lawmakers seek to expand alternatives to incarceration for people with mental illness
A bill would give counties more resources to help people with mental illness who’ve committed certain crimes.
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The Milwaukee Police Department has a plan to reduce violent crime. Here’s what that means for your neighborhood.
MPD officials used community feedback and data analysis to identify crime hot spots and have now developed specific strategies to increase safety in Milwaukee neighborhoods.
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MPD pushes for more facial recognition technology as a federal report shows persistent bias
Community groups are speaking out against the police department’s plan to expand its use of facial recognition technology. But MPD says it is a valuable crime-fighting tool.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, Resources
Ways to keep kids engaged and safe this summer
Here’s what you need to know to keep your kids active and safe from violence in Milwaukee this summer.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, gun violence, Public Safety
What happens when someone is murdered in Milwaukee? An inside look at homicide investigations
For those awaiting justice, Captain James Hutchinson said he wants them to know that his team of 33 investigators remains committed to solving their case.
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GOP bill would cut funding to MPS over school police
Republicans are advancing state legislation that would create more rules around police officers at MPS. There is considerable opposition from Democrats.
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Future of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety in jeopardy amid funding uncertainties
The Office of Community Wellness and Safety faces uncertainty in the next few years, with federal funds disappearing and the city facing its own budget challenges.