• WAICO Amani Neighborhood

    "They [Community Partners] know the youth and the parents, and they bridge the connection between the neighborhoods and the Safe Places,"

  • WAICO Amani Neighborhood

    Making Milwaukee neighborhoods safe places to work, live and raise families. Safe & Sound’s Vision

  • WAICO Amani Neighborhood

    “The District Five Community Prosecution Unit along with the Community Liaison Officers work closely with the Community Partners.” Anthony T. Smith, Captain of Police, Milwaukee Police Department, District Five

  • WAICO Amani Neighborhood

    “It would be a substantial loss to our effort if the Community Partners were not a part of our team.” Jacob Corr, Community Prosecutor, Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office

  • WAICO Amani Neighborhood

  • WAICO Amani Neighborhood

Working Together with Businesses for Safer Neighborhoods

Mar 4th, 2010

Since the meeting several of the changes discussed have already been implemented. Diane Wagner of Miller/Coors is part of the Reality Check Coalition and when she heard about the safety concerns of large delivery trucks parking on Locust she immediately made a call to the beer distributor. The distributor was more than willing to provide delivery with a smaller vehicle that would not obstruct visibility and traffic on Locust.

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Dogfighting: A Serious Problem in Milwaukee

Unfortunately, the issue of dogfighting is prevalent in many of the Safe & Sound target neighborhoods. Moreover, use of dogs in this manner is commonly associated with domestic violence, drug dealing and gang activity.

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Teen Access to Alcohol Public Education Presentations Rolled Out

David and Jessica introduced the Reality check initiative to over 35 residents and police officers. The information was well received and many in the audience expressed concerns surrounding access to alcohol and the sale of cigarettes to underage youth.

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Reality Check Coalition Targets Teen Substance Abuse in Three Neighborhoods

The opportunity to come together in the true essence of partnership to address teen alcohol and drug use in Milwaukee is upon us. A new Reality Check Coalition is in formation and taking action!

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