Some residents are unhappy with the hiring process Mayor Cavalier Johnson used to select the next leader of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.
violence prevention
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‘It’s more about prevention’: Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on gun violence in city
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman talks about efforts to address gun violence in the city.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
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Gun violence takes deadly toll on Milwaukee County youths
Forty children under the age of 18 have been victims of homicides in Milwaukee County since 2023.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Community weighs in how to decrease youth violence
Citing a number of violent incidents involving youths, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a strong statement asking the community, especially parents, to help his department.
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Inside the NNS Newsroom: Edgar Mendez starts new role as gun violence solutions reporter
I’ve been reporting for NNS since the news service launched in 2010, covering everything from the opioid epidemic to unequal law enforcement. Now I’m focused on gun violence solutions, perhaps my biggest challenge yet.