In some city neighborhoods roadside memorials are put up to honor individuals who died suddenly. North Side residents interviewed about the memorials agreed that they see too many.
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Residents express concern about handling of chemicals in nearby plant
Residents who live near a North Side facility that is accused of improperly handling and disposing of hazardous materials urged city and state officials to better regulate companies that pose potential risks.
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ACLU suit alleges MPD ‘stop-and-frisk’ practices violate Constitution, Civil Rights Act
The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Wisconsin filed a federal class action lawsuit that claims Milwaukee police stop and search Milwaukee residents, particularly people of color, without cause.
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Youth share powerful stories at Teen Gun Violence Prevention Summit
Teens shared their experiences with gun violence and learned about drug abuse at the annual Neighborhood House of Milwaukee summit.
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Immigrants, advocates ‘stepping up the game’ against executive orders
In response to recent anti-immigrant federal actions, local immigrants and advocates are organizing a “Day without Latinos, Immigrants and Refugees” to protest the implementation of policies they say would criminalize non-citizens.
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Social cohesion in Amani contributes to decreased crime
Crime in the Amani neighborhood has decreased at greater rates than the city, a trend residents, local agencies and law enforcement attribute to resident engagement and relationships.
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Safe Zones initiative demonstrates success, calls for more support
Safe Zones, a community policing initiative that emerged from Dontre Hamilton’s shooting death in 2014, has worked to combat violence and conflict in two challenged neighborhoods — with documented success.
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Community members commend charge in Sylville Smith case, renew calls for body cam footage
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s decision to charge a former Milwaukee police officer in the August killing of Sylville K. Smith earned cautious praise from neighborhood residents and community leaders, but some say prosecutors didn’t go far enough.
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Leader with lifelong commitment to youth heads city effort to end violence
Reggie Moore, director of the Office of Violence Prevention, hopes to combat violence in Milwaukee and use his leadership skills to create change.
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City launches planning process to build united front against violence
The city’s Office of Violence Prevention recently brought together a cross section of Milwaukeeans to launch a planning process to reduce violence.