Supervisor Rolland calls for Wauwatosa leaders and neighbors to come back to the table and talk
WAUWATOSA – As Wauwatosa’s curfew expires, Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland (District 6) – a Wauwatosa resident – is calling for Wauwatosa leaders and community advocates to try to find common ground while Wauwatosa’s Police and Fire Commission conducts its review into the conduct of Officer Joseph Mensah. According to Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission attorney Christopher Smith, an initial hearing relating to Officer Mensah’s conduct may not occur until late October, and the commission may not issue a decision until November or later. This decision could also be appealed to higher courts, further extending the timeline.
“I would love to see city officials, law enforcement and community advocates meeting every day across a table instead of every night in our streets,” said Sup. Rolland. “It’s time to deescalate the situation and accelerate solutions. Unfortunately, we may not get answers on Officer Mensah’s status until November at the earliest, so while we’re waiting, let’s come together and discuss ideas to drive racial equity, improve policing and make our community better.”
On the Milwaukee County Board, Supervisor Rolland represents neighborhoods in Wauwatosa, West Allis and Milwaukee’s westside.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Case of Officer Joseph Mensah
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- Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing - Isiah Holmes - Jun 2nd, 2022
- Did Tosa Police Withhold Phone Data? - Isiah Holmes - Mar 20th, 2022
- Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe - Isiah Holmes - Feb 1st, 2022
- Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah - Corri Hess - Dec 8th, 2021
- Supervisor Clancy Applauds Probable Cause Decision in Death of Jay Anderson, Jr. - Ryan Clancy - Jul 29th, 2021
- Rep. Bowen Statement on John Doe Charging Decision Against Joseph Mensah - State Rep. David Bowen - Jul 28th, 2021
- Closing Arguments Delivered On Jay Anderson’s Killing - Isiah Holmes - May 20th, 2021
- Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’ - Isiah Holmes - May 12th, 2021
- Tosa Police Chief Testifies About Mensah - Corri Hess - May 4th, 2021
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