Milwaukee, WI
Only 30% of Milwaukee police supervisors live in the city. A new contract has an incentive
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A new contract for Milwaukee police supervisors was approved by a city committee on March 20 and for the first time ever includes an incentive to reside in the city.
The Common Council Finance and Personnel Committee voted 4-1 to give police supervisors a 1% incentive boost for residing in Milwaukee proper. The resolution now moves to the full council.
The deal reached by the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization and officials, sets the salaries for police leadership between 2025 and 2027 and will in-part be paid retroactively.
The contract calls for a 2% increase year-to-year for 2025, a 3.25% increase for 2026, and a 3% increase in 2027.
MPSO didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Milwaukee Police Association, the union for the city’s rank-and-file officers, approved a four-year contract last year that gave a 14.25% raise and backpay.
Ald. Peter Burgelis voted in favor of the supervisors’ agreement at the committee hearing March 20 and he championed the first-ever residency incentive for sworn supervisors.
General city employees already have a residency incentive of 4%, but now police supervisors would also receive a 1% incentive boost for residing in Milwaukee.
According to Burgelis, only 30% – 81 of 269 – of Milwaukee police supervisors currently live in the city.
“This is the reset,” Burgelis said. “Since city residency was stripped by the Republican state legislature in 2013 and started in 2016, residency was treated as optional and irrelevant. If you serve Milwaukee, you should live in Milwaukee.”
“Residency drives better outcomes,” Burgelis added. “When employees live here, they understand the streets, the schools, and the stakes. That translates into stronger leadership, smarter decision-making, and more trust with residents.”
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MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that injured a 33-year-old on Monday afternoon, May 25.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 3:55 p.m. near 39th and Ruby. The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.
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Police said the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. They are still searching for unknown suspects.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use P3 Tips.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department provided information.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee police investigate crash that left pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that left a 52-year-old pedestrian with life-threatening injuries Sunday evening.
The crash happened at 6:21 p.m. near North 19th Place and West Hampton Avenue, according to a press release issued by police Monday.
Following the crash, police said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and that the driver remained on the scene.
The release did not say whether any arrests were made or provide an update on the condition of the 52-year-old.
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MILWAUKEE — Inside a Milwaukee funeral home Sunday, students in a gun violence prevention program took part in a mock funeral meant to show the devastating impact violence can leave behind.
The emotional exercise at New Golden Gate Funeral Home was part of the “I Will Not Die to Gun Violence” initiative, a 10-week violence prevention program for adults and young people involved in or impacted by gun-related cases.
Watch: Why one Milwaukee man is working to advocate against gun violence by teaching students conflict resolution in his “I Will Not Die to Gun Violence” initiative, and how the program is making a difference.
Milwaukee anti-gun violence initiative prepares to graduate first class
It was created by founder Monte Mabra after his brother, 48-year-old Latroy Harris, was shot and killed in December.
“My brother’s memorial service was here,” Mabra said through tears during the event.
“This is taboo for me. I didn’t think this was going to to happen.”
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The program teaches conflict resolution and gun violence awareness.
Ten students are set to graduate this week after meeting twice a week throughout the spring.
Mabra said some participants joined through social media outreach while others were referred through the courts.
During the mock funeral, participants portrayed grieving family members mourning an 8-year-old boy killed by gun violence.
Mabra said participants were later invited to walk up to the casket. Inside was a mirror.
“There’s a mirror there today to represent it could’ve been you. It can happen to anyone,” Mabra said.
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Student Robert Johnson said the experience felt personal.
“This could be any of us,” Johnson said.
Johnson said the program helped him think differently about high-risk situations and the people around him.
“It helps me,” Johnson said. “Gives me different tools on the day-to-day basis on ways to think, high risk situations, people I should stay away from.”
Student Dan Cross said the program challenged participants to think more deeply about violence and where it comes from.
“Violence comes in different shapes, colors and sizes and a lot of it comes from social conditioning,” Cross said.
“I’m a gun owner and father of four. This is a great way to break cycles of violence and teach my children better.”
Antonio D. Brown, the man accused of killing Harris, is expected back in court this week.
“I never wanted revenge… My hope and my wish is with this program you’re able to identify the thinking and decisions you make,” Mabra added.
Mabra said seven spots remain open for the program’s next summer session.
For questions or information about the initiative, you can call (414) 306-2107.
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