Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.
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Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Walker Square
La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side
A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Youth recall violence, encourage peace at North Side gathering
North Side young people took the lead in planning an event to promote peace through art and music in Washington Park’s Fox Field.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Family remembers loved one while clinging to hope for justice
Fifteen months after the murder of Justin “JJ” Kohen, his killers remain at large as his family struggles to find peace.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Special Report
Special Report: MPD public website posted inaccurate crime data for 2012
Duplicate crime incident reports, representing about 20 percent of the total, portrayed an inaccurate picture of the number of crimes in each of Milwaukee’s seven police districts for 2012. The figures were quietly corrected late last week.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety
Police roll call welcomes neighbors to Oasis meal program
District 5 of the Milwaukee Police Department held a roll call at the Auer Oasis site to encourage residents to feel safe and welcome to participate in the free meal program.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety
Block club finds building community takes patience, hard work
A small group of homeowners on North 9th Street have been meeting monthly at St. Matthew Church to discuss how they can improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. Since September, they’ve learned that change is slow and difficult to effect, but they aren’t giving up.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Shoes in City Hall display find way to kids in need
A visit to City Hall prompted a great idea by a Milwaukee police officer.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
LISC, police department create director of community safety position
The new director of community safety, John Connelly, will focus on crime prevention, diversion tactics.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
LISC, police department create director of community safety position
The new director of community safety, John Connelly, will focus on crime prevention, diversion tactics.