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Amid the Unrest, Lies an Opportunity for Change

August 20, 2016

By Karen Stokes and Dylan Deprey Days after the unrest that devastated the Sherman Park neighborhood in Milwaukee, the events of last Saturday are now being discussed and scrutinized locally as … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amar Kaleka, BP Gas Station, Coalition for Justice, Dylan Deprey, Fatal Shooting, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department, Police Shooting, Rioting, Sherman Park, Sylville Smith

Common Council’s Plan to Combat Violence asks for All Hands

June 4, 2016

By Dylan Deprey There were 103 homicides that occurred during the summer of 2015 in the city of Milwaukee. This was a jump from the 86 that had occurred the previous year. The spike in violence … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Bob Donovan, Common Council, Dylan Deprey, Gun Violence, Homicides, Milwaukee Police Department, Public Safety

The Public Voices Concerns on Milwaukee Police Activity to the Department of Justice

January 30, 2016

By Karen Stokes A standing room only crowd at Centennial Hall inside the Milwaukee Public Library Central location, 733 N 8th Street, had Milwaukee residents voicing concerns at a listening … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Centennial Hall, Craig Stingley, Department of Justice, Joe Davis, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee’s Communities of Color Discuss Law Enforcement Concerns

November 28, 2015

By Nicole Beilke Courtesy of Media Milwaukee The forum titled The Relationship between Communities of Color and the Police was summed up perfectly by panelist Angela Walker when she said that … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Angela Walker, Emiliano Corbett-Soza, George Martin, Mary Watkin, Media Milwaukee, Milwaukee Police Department, Nicole Beilke, Panel Discussions, Steve Jerbi

In Honor of Thank a Police Officer Day, District 3 Surprised with Lunch & Gifts

September 25, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro The wives and girlfriends of Milwaukee police officers were busy this past Saturday, Sept. 19, visiting four police stations to send cops a message of gratitude through … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, District 3, Five O Clock Steakhouse, Hearts Behind the Badge, Milwaukee Police Department, Thank A Police Officer Day

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 Held a Joint Training Session at the Police Academy

May 29, 2015

The Milwaukee Police Department and The Salvation Army held a joint training session at the police academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave., on Tuesday, May 26th , 2015 for pre-registered citizens to be trained … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chaplaincy Program, Milwaukee Police Department, Polica Academy, Salvation Army

860 WNOV Exclusive: Chaplaincy Program to Build Bridge Between Victims, Family and Police During Crises

May 16, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro To watch a family or friend’s arrest can be a painful experience. Emotions run high. Sometimes an injury or death may be involved. Witnesses may be present during the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Chaplaincy Program, Milwaukee Police Department, Salvation Army, Tom Thuecks

Ex-cop Who Fatally Shot Dontre Hamilton Will Not Be Reinstated to MPD

March 28, 2015

By Karen Stokes Christopher Manney 38, the former Milwaukee police officer fired due to the highly publicized fatal shooting of an unarmed, mentally-ill Black man, learned his fate Monday night … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Manney, Christopher Manney, Dontre Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Police Brutality, Police Shooting

Protestors and Community Activists Hold Press Conference at Milwaukee Police Department District 5

January 3, 2015

By Karen Stokes On December 29, 2014, protest organizers, supporters and representatives from the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin gathered outside of the Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Andre Lee Ellis, Angela Jones, Ashanti Hamilton, Karen Stokes, Lena Taylor, Milwaukee Police Department, Rally, Safe Zone, Verona Swanigan

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