Milwaukee, WI
School resource officers missing from Milwaukee Public Schools
No student resource officers in MPS schools
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students went to class for the start of school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3. But school resource officers (SRO) did not despite a state requirement.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students went to class for the start of school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3. But school resource officers (SRO) did not despite a state requirement.
“Here we are at the start of the school year and they’re just not there,” said State Sen. John Jagler (R-Watertown).
In 2020, MPS cut its contract for resource officers with the Milwaukee Police Department. Now, the district is nine months behind on a deadline to reinstate those officer. The requirement was tied to Act 12 – a shared revenue bill signed into law in 2023.
“I don’t think there is anybody fighting that issue. It’s just a matter some logistics,” said Gov. Tony Evers.
The district was required to hire 25 school resource officers by January.
Leaders have visited Georgia and Washington, D.C. as part of a plan to redefine the role.
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“Our intention is to make sure that we comply because it’s the right thing to do,” said Eduardo Galvan, interim superintendent.
Galvan could not provide a firm timeline on what SROs will return to MPS schools.
“It’s a matter of we have to work with the police department, and we have to settle those things,” Galvan said.
In a statement to FOX6 News, the Milwaukee Police Department said it has been in communication with MPS on fulfilling the school resource officer requirement in a manner that best meets the needs of our community.
“I would like to know why they thought it was OK to drag their feet on this,” Jagler said.
Jagler said the district is violating the law on the shared revenue agreement.
“So when do you want to see SROs in MPS schools?” asked FOX6’s Aaron Maybin.
“In January of 2024, in short of not having a time machine… ASAP,” Jagler replied.
Caroline Williams agrees. She has grandkids in MPS schools.
“Because these kids are a little different. You need some help. When they start to get outrageous, you need that backup,” Williams said.
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Not everyone is eager to bring police back in the schools. The president of the teacher’s union continues to call on legislators to fund social workers, counselors and other mental health support staff instead of school resource officers.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers is returning to Riverwalk Commons at the Milwaukee Public Market this Saturday, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free event features a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, and handmade goods, along with live music on the Riverwalk Common stage.
Milwaukee Public Market
A new floral art installation from Botanical Collective will also be on display, serving as a photo opportunity for attendees. The installation builds on a similar display from last year’s event.
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“So things that you might have seen last year are absolutely coming back. We have free live music on the Riverwalk Common stage. We have a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, handmade goods, all of that really fun stuff. Then we also have Botanical Collective last year made this beautiful floral art installation that also acted as a photo op. This year it’s going to look a little different, so we’re really excited to see what they put together,” said Paige Hammond with the Milwaukee Public Market.
Milwaukee Public Market
Also new this year, the festival will kick off with a free yoga class at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
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Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, Shorewood
SHOREWOOD, Wis. – A 13-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, May 13, following a police chase that started in Milwaukee and ended in Shorewood.
Police chase
The backstory:
It was around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday when the Shorewood Police Department was notified of a pursuit involving a reported stolen vehicle.
The pursuit had been initiated by the Milwaukee Police Department and was terminated before entering Shorewood.
Shorewood officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle did not stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
The chase ended near Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.
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The 13-year-old driver and sole occupant ran from the scene – and their vehicle rolled backward into the front of a Shorewood squad car.
Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, Shorewood
Teen in custody
What we know:
The teen was taken into custody with the assistance of several neighboring law enforcement agencies.
The individual will be referred to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court for charging.
No injuries were sustained by the suspect or officers, and no damage was reported resulting from the contact between the vehicles.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Shorewood Police Department.
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