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Trust Lost: The Milwaukee Police Department and the Community

January 13, 2018

Draft of a Department of Justice report finds that the MPD could do a better job of effectively engaging with the community By Evan Casey “MPD does not have a department-wide strategic plan … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edward A Flynn, Evan Casey, Markasa Tucker, Milwaukee Police Department

CC4QP Discusses Police and Community Oriented Policing as Solution to Milwaukee Violence

July 3, 2017

By Mrinal Gokhale It is well known that Milwaukee’s homicide rate has been skyrocketing over the past two years, and there have been many discussions on possible solutions. On Mon, Jun 26 at 7 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community Coalition for Quality Policing, Community Policing, Edward A Flynn, Michael S Scott, Mike Crivello, Mrinal Gokhale, Panel Discussions, Reggie Moore

Milwaukee launches Promise Zones Initiative

June 30, 2017

By Karen Stokes The issues plaguing the City of Milwaukee include: unemployment, poverty, car theft and violence. If the situation remains unchanged it will continue to leave a dark cloud of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Garden Homes, Harambee, Karen Stokes, Martha Freeman, Milwaukee Police Department, Near South Side, Promise Zones, Victor Barnett, Washington Park

Gun Violence Tarnishes Memorial Day Weekend for Many in the City of Milwaukee

June 3, 2017

By Karen Stokes This weekend was designated for families to light up the grill, remember our veterans and celebrate the unofficial first weekend of summer but what occurred was violence in the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ajamou Butler, Edward A Flynn, Gun Violence, Karen Stokes, Memorial Day

Barrett Says Milwaukee is “No Drain on the State,” but Cannot Ignore Frustrations

March 10, 2017

Business owners, CEOs and elected officials wore stickers branded with their first jobs. There were dishwashers, life guards and waitresses on wheels. For Mayor Tom Barrett, one of his first jobs … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Dividend, Office of Violence Prevention, Pat Robinson Photography, State of the City, Tom Barrett

ACLU Sues Milwaukee Police Department, Community-Police Relations: A Simple Discussion?

February 25, 2017

By Dylan Deprey Do Black rights matter in Milwaukee? Do Black lives matter in Milwaukee? What if one asked Dontre Hamilton’s family? What about the 70 men subject to forced strip searches … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACLU of Wisconsin, Caleb Roberts, Dylan Deprey, Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Stop and Frisk

Sharp Literacy, Inc. Summer Reading Program Gets Boost From Community Partners To Challenge Students To Read More

August 6, 2016

Milwaukee Police Department, McDonald’s Restaurants, WaterStone Bank, Brewers Community Foundation and Ryan Braun Provide Books and Incentives for Young Readers MILWAUKEE, Wis. – SHARP Literacy … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edward A Flynn, Literacy, Sharp Literacy, Summer Reading, Tom Barrett

City to Equip Police with Body Cameras in Upcoming Budget

September 12, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro By the end of 2016, Mayor Barrett plans to see Milwaukee police officers equipped with the same body cameras that cities like Los Angeles and Ferguson, Mo. have granted their … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Body Cameras, Dontre Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Tom Barrett

The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program Graduates Honored at Milwaukee Police Academy

June 6, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale The Milwaukee Police Academy and The Salvation Army have collaborated to form The Salvation Army Chaplaincy Program, training 58 volunteer chaplains to provide relief to Milwaukee … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chaplaincy Program, Edward A Flynn, Mrinal Gokhale, Salvation Army, Tom Thuecks

$35,000 Reward for Information on Laylah Petersen’s Killer

May 16, 2015

By Srijan Sen Nearly six months ago, the city was left stunned after bullets shredded through a residence on the northwest side of the city, fatally wounding 5-year-old Laylah Petersen. Laylah … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aaron Rapp, Edward A Flynn, Fatal Shooting, Laylah Peterson, Michael F Hupy, Reward Offered, Srijan Sen

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