Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett attended a two day conference in New Orleans called Cities United which is an umbrella organization with 56 members cities already on board. In attendance were representatives of 37 U.S. cities and municipalities.
The goal of the conference, which was the idea of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Philadelphia Mayor Michael
Nutter,
"...seeks to foster communication, share program
successes and failures, and enable member cities to speak with a unified
voice when soliciting aid or policy changes from state and federal
governments."
"...is aimed at reducing violence and creating
opportunity for African-American men and boys."
"At the heart of the effort is concern over the devastating and
statistically disproportionate toll urban violence takes on young black
men and boys nationwide. The National League of Cities estimates that 13 African-American men or boys are killed in violent crime incidents every 24 hours."
More here...
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/02/mayor_landrieu_opens_conferenc.html
After a total of 106 homicides last year, Mayor Barrett and Chief Flynn are actively trying to decrease that number in the future by preparing for the summer months. Barrett saying, "...There’s a
lot of data the police have as to where the hot spots are."
“The vast majority of homicides, in Milwaukee and in many large cities
in our country, are African-American men and I’m sad to say it, but when
I get contacted about a homicide the first things I’m thinking is ‘this
is going to be a young African-American man,’ said Barret.
"The mayor believes the violence stems from a wide range of issues —
from employment to education. During the two-day event, city officials
identified concerns and came up with ways to help combat them."
More here...
http://fox6now.com/2014/02/28/city-officials-work-to-end-violence-against-young-african-american-men/
Showing posts with label Chief Flynn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chief Flynn. Show all posts
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
MPD used 40 homicide detectives to find a stolen violin!
With all the homicides in Milwaukee, Chief Flynn gave the order to use 40 homicide detectives over the course of 10 days to search for a stolen VIOLIN!
"The case comes after years of Flynn downsizing the detective corps, from the department's full strength of nearly 250 to about 150. The chief recently promoted a class of about 30 detectives, but the department is still short about 60 to 70 detectives, according to Michael Crivello, head of the Milwaukee Police Association."
"There was an impact on court cases, according to the sources. Detectives were not available to meet with prosecutors preparing for trials. It didn't result in any suspects being released, but it slowed the prosecution, they said.
Milwaukee Assistant District Attorney Mark Williams, head of the homicide unit, declined to comment."
"The case comes after years of Flynn downsizing the detective corps, from the department's full strength of nearly 250 to about 150. The chief recently promoted a class of about 30 detectives, but the department is still short about 60 to 70 detectives, according to Michael Crivello, head of the Milwaukee Police Association."
"There was an impact on court cases, according to the sources. Detectives were not available to meet with prosecutors preparing for trials. It didn't result in any suspects being released, but it slowed the prosecution, they said.
Milwaukee Assistant District Attorney Mark Williams, head of the homicide unit, declined to comment."
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