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.
Jeff Fleming
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
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.
Posted inCommunity
Milwaukee County appears ready to find replacement for SDC
As the Social Development Commission awaits a decision on its status as a community action agency, the county says it’s ready to work with the state to find a new partner.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
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.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Education, Public Safety
Will police officers be placed in MPS schools before the Feb. 17 deadline? It doesn’t look like it
It’s been more than a year since the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools missed the state-mandated deadline to place police officers in schools. A judge recently imposed a new deadline of Feb. 17, but it appears this deadline won’t be met either.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Milwaukee leaders voice opposition to ICE facility on Northwest Side
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor said that she opposes a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in her district, on the Northwest Side of the city. Many from the community agree with her.
Posted inCommunity
Elected leaders weigh in on reopening of Social Development Commission
The reopening of the Social Development Commission after months of disruption, has sparked mixed reactions from elected officials and community leaders in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Michael Totoraitis reflects on first year as health commissioner, looks forward to full term
Michael Totoraitis brings his unique skill set and stability to the role of Milwaukee commissioner of health, a position that has seen extremely high turnover over the past several years.
Posted inCriminal justice
Protest march at the RNC is still happening despite new concerns about security
All eyes are on the Republican National Convention and potential changes to security in the wake of the shooting Saturday at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump that left two people dead.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Common Ground pushes for reform with new HACM board nominees
In a push for change, Common Ground has nominated seven candidates to serve on the board of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.