District Three Community Liaison

On Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, District #3 will be hosted its National Night Out 2008 Tailgate Event.  

The event was a GREAT SUCCESS. We'd like to thank all of the sponsors and participants who helped to facilitate the event. We'd also like to thank the more than 300 people in attendance who came out to support the us. 

Together we Gave Neighborhood Crime and Drugs A Going Away Party! See photos from the event below 

Click the poster to view the video taken by SOHI

Historic Concordia / Avenues West Neighborhood Policing Plan

To begin the new year district captains were tasked by then incoming Chief of Police, Edward A. Flynn to formulate a "Quick Victory" plan for policing. This plan was to be presented to the chief upon his appointment to office. The idea I believe was to show the captains' ability to effectively command their particular areas in the city. In order to complete this task, it was necessary for the commanders to leave their comfort zones, to think outside the box and take a proactive approach to policing. Also, to come up with and implement new and innovative ideas designed to efficiently utilize the resources under their control.  

The end result of District #3 commander, Captain James Harpole's brainstorm was The Historic Concordia / Avenues West Neighborhood Policing Plan. This is a proactive collaboration between the police department, prosecution, and the Wells St community stakeholders. It's purpose is to relieve the area of street level drug sales, prostitution, robbery and all other offenses and disorder generated by these types of crime. The target corridor is W. Wells St between N. 20th St and N. 35th St. Please click the link below to visit the Wells Street Initiative webpage.        

District #3 would like to say welcome to our new day shift commander, Lieutenent Edith Hudson. Lieutenent Hudson joined the District #3 family on Sunday, January 13, 2008. 

Congratulations to James C. Harpole, former commanding officer of District Three Police Station who on Friday, September 19, 2008 was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief. It was a happy day for the Milwaukee Police Department, a better candidate than our Captain Harpole does not exist. Unfortunately, it was also a sad day for the members of District Three Station, losing such a valued member of our family. As captain of District Three, James Harpole gave 120% of himself day in and day out to both the employees under his command and the citizens he served. He truly led by example and will be sorely missed in his capacity as captain.       

Captain's Community Network Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month.                   The next meeting: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 6:00PM at District Three. 

Due to holiday conflicts, the November and December meetings will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the regularly scheduled time.

Westside Art Walk  Friday, September 19, 2008, 5:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:00am-4:00pm

Discover the westside's thriving art scene. Visit W. Vliet St from N. 43rd St to N. 60th St, the Village, and other Wauwatosa locations. Explore diverse art galleries, restaurants, and shops abundant with art and entertainment during this 2 day event.

For more information contact Pat Mueller, 414-933-5589

Vliet Street Community Green Market will be held every Sunday until September 28th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St.

A new open air farmers market featuring locally grown produce, delicious food, artisan crafts, cooking demonstrations and free local entertainment is available for all to enjoy. Admission is free and all proceeds from this sale will stay within the community.

For further information contact Pat Mueller, Market Manager at 414-933-5589 or hwproperties@netzero.com

City Wide Block Watch Council District Three would like to welcome Nia Obotette, captain of the Midtown Block Watch, as our new representative to the City Wide Block Watch Council. Nia has been serving her community as an active block watch captain for about one and a half years. We the members of MPD District #3 are proud to continue our working relationship with Nia in this new capacity. Nia can be reached via email at Midtownwatch1@aol.com.  

For additional information regarding the City Wide Block Watch Council please contact Liz Hammer, District #4 Block Watch Council Rep, 353-1085, elizabethhammer@hotmail.com.   

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