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Pattern and practice of potential police misconduct warrants federal investigation
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Oct 10th, 2012 by Press Release
Congregation plans prayer vigil tonight in response to parking lot shooting death
Parishioners at the St. Hyacinth Catholic Church will hold a prayer vigil this evening in the wake of a disturbing shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead in the parish’s parking lot this week.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Common Council members call for County to codify changes in Medical Examiner’s procedures
Several Council members met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday (Sept. 28) to discuss concerns related to the Derek Williams case.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT
Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting this evening (Tuesday, October 2).
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Citizens still waiting for answers about illegal strip searches
Other Council members and I have recently been directing our efforts toward learning more about the tragic death in police custody of Derek Williams, and seeking justice for him.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Mayor Barrett Presents 2013 City Budget to the Common Council
Homeowners Will See Services Maintained with Taxes and Fees Steady
Sep 27th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
U.S. Attorney’s insight needed in Williams death investigation
We are respectfully requesting that the office of the U.S. Attorney conduct an investigation into the case of Derek Williams, who died last year while in the custody of Milwaukee police.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Alderman Davis introduces file for more info on MPD’s standard operating procedures
The communication file could be the subject of public testimony at the committee provided by representatives from MPD and/or the Fire and Police Commission
Sep 26th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.
How will Milwaukee Police Department handle extra work?
I’m disappointed the Mayor didn’t find it necessary to brief more Council members on his plans.
Sep 24th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan to announce two crime prevention efforts on city’s near south side
The news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 5.
Sep 4th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed
Late last night, shots again rang out in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Aug 30th, 2012 by Willie Hines
Alderwoman Coggs seeks word on status of strip search/cavity search investigations
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs sent letters today to Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Fire and Police Commission Executive Director Mike Tobin (both attached) requesting status updates on the investigations into alleged illegal strip searches and body cavity searches by MPD personnel.
Aug 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
We need a real public safety strategy, not another street roll call
We need to fill the MPD officer vacancies and create a real public safety strategy for Milwaukee.
Aug 14th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class
Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Willie Wade
Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum
Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez
Jul 13th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Neighborhood walk-through Thursday
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be having a joint neighborhood walk-through to address neighborhood safety concerns with Alderman Nik Kovac on Thursday, July 5, starting at 2 p.m.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Neighborhood walk-through Thursday
Alderman Nik Kovac will be having a joint neighborhood walk-through to address neighborhood safety concerns with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Thursday, July 5, starting at 2 p.m. outside Club Timbuktu, 520 E. Center St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Public Safety Meeting
This is one of the safest and best neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations
Despite warnings and pleas from local fire and police officials, and from other public and elected officials, I’ve been told that business has been steady at fireworks stands in communities surrounding Milwaukee.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Reminder — Town Hall Meeting this Evening
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at La Follette School, 3239 N. 9th St.
Jun 27th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will host a 6th District town hall meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 27) that will include discussions about city services.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Statement on hearing regarding MPD crime statistics
To his credit, Chief Flynn put together an impressive presentation yesterday. The police department apparently reviewed more than 34,000 crime reports.
Jun 22nd, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Watching the Watchdog – Joint Statement from Members of the Common Council
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s recent investigations into the police department have misled the public about important facts relevant to the safety of our community.
Jun 22nd, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Event Wednesday will tout summer safety in the city
Alderman Michael J. Murphy will join representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department to encourage safe summer activities for children. The event will take place tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at the entrance to Washington Park Pool, 1859 N. 40th St.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Michael Murphy
Operation Impact 2012 ready for launch
Now in its fifth year, Operation Impact will install additional surveillance cameras and will allocate up to $85,000 in 2012 to help put additional patrol officers on the street in an effort to reduce crime on Milwaukee’s near south side, Alderman Bob Donovan said.
Jun 18th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Park to be dedicated Saturday at once troubled location
“From nuisance property to neighborhood jewel, this garden and park represents what is possible when people come together and take back their neighborhoods.”
Jun 15th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Common Council to Mull Audit of MPD Crime-Reporting Practices
According to the resolution, a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation found more than 500 cases in which serious assaults were misclassified by the MPD as lesser offenses.
Jun 11th, 2012 by Joe Dudzik
