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What's New

On Tuesday, August 4, 2009 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, District #3 will be hosting this year's National Night Out Event.  This year's theme is "Let's Take It Back to the Old School

Last year was GREAT SUCCESS due to the partnerships forged by law enforcement, residents, businesses, the faith based community and other community partners. We'd like to thank all of the sponsors and participants who helped to facilitate the event and look forward to working with you again.

Our next planning meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2009 at 10:00am in the E.O.C. of District Three. We have some great things in place to help improve this year's event, but we'd also like your input and participation. Please add the date to your clendar and we look forward to seeing you then.

Click this link to view NNO Press Release

CITY OF MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE

Edward A. Flynn, Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:APRIL 2, 2009
NEWS RELEASE # 09-10
CONTACT: ANNE E. SCHWARTZ COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR  414-935-7209

 
CHIEF FLYNN, MAYOR BARRETT CALL FOR
COMMUNITY HELP DURING FAMILY VIOLENCE CRISIS
 
In Milwaukee and nationwide, the economy is declining. When it comes to crime, too many people are asking the wrong questions about the impact of the economy on crime. We know that unemployed factory workers don't start snatching purses or break into their neighbor's home.

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn said back in November at a meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police that the impact of the declining economy would first be seen in stressed families, made more so by financial uncertainty, resulting in increased domestic violence and child abuse.

The first quarter homicide numbers in Milwaukee bear that out and Chief Flynn said today in announcing the data, “We are sounding the alarm.”

The Milwaukee Police Department’s data shows that 41 percent of homicides in 2009 have been due to family violence – either domestic violence or child abuse. That three-month total is more than twice the entire number of family violence-related homicides annually over the past 10 years.

In the entire year of 2008, 15 of 71 homicides were due to family violence – 21 percent. This year, after only three months, that percentage has nearly doubled with 7 of 17 homicides resulting from child abuse or domestic violence.

“I can put cops on the dots where crime occurs but I can’t put them inside homes to deter family violence,” Chief Flynn said. “Public safety is not a spectator sport and we need the community to share resources and to watch out for one another.”

Chief Flynn, a board member of the national group, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, strongly supports parent coaching programs, “because we know children who are maltreated are more likely to commit crimes as adults,” he said.

Mayor Barrett cited many resources for families in crisis and emphasized the need for people to call for assistance when they need to “take a step back before tragedy strikes.”
 
Police Administration Building, 749 West State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0531 (414) 933-4444
   
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Working towards the reduction of violence
through innovative interagency collaboration.
 
General Trends in Domestic Violence (these numbers reflect all homicides that had a DV element and include the aforementioned cases of lethal child abuse)
 
Year
# of DV Related Homicides
Total # of Homicides
% of Total Homicides
1999
16
124
13
2000
15
121
12
2001
15
127
12
2002
13
108
12
2003
16
107
15
2004
6
88
7
2005
11
122
9
2006
14
103
14
2007
16
105
15
2008
15
71
21
2009
7
17
41
 
Specific to Child Homicide
(these cases are a subset of all domestic violence related homicides)
         There have been 3 child deaths so far in 2009 compared to 2 child deaths at the same time in 2008 and zero child deaths at this time in 2007
Year
# of Child Homicides
Total # of Homicides
% of Total Homicides
1999
 
1
124
1
2000
4
121
3
2001
6
127
5
2002
6
108
6
2003
4
107
4
2004
2
88
2
2005
2
122
2
2006
4
103
4
2007
2
105
2
2008
6
71
8
2009
3
17
18
 
General Trends in Adult Domestic Violence
(these numbers DO NOT include the cases of lethal child abuse)
 
Year
Total # of Homicides
Total # of Adult DV Homicides
% of Total Homicides
1999
124
15
12
2000
121
11
9
2001
127
9
7
2002
108
7
6
2003
107
12
11
2004
88
4
5
2005
122
9
7
2006
103
10
10
2007
105
14
13
2008
71
9
13
2009
17
4
24
  • 2007: In 1 of the 14 domestic violence related homicides there was an existing restraining order against the suspect at the time of the homicide
  • 2008: In 1 of the 9 domestic violence related homicides there was an existing restraining order against the suspect at the time of the homicide
  • 2009: In 1 of the 4 domestic violence related homicides there was an existing restraining order against the suspect at the time of the homicide
     

Lieutenant Leslie Thiele
Day Shift Commander

District #3 would like to say welcome to our new day shift commander, Lieutenant Leslie Thiele. 
Meeting Schedule

Captain's Community Network Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month.

The next meeting: Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 6:00PM at District Three.

Crime Trends, Updates & New Releases

How to Mantain A Secure Home

District Three has recently been experiencing an increasing trend of burglaries in its surrounding neighborhoods. Please click here to view a Community Bulletin offering tips on "How To Maintain A Secure Home".

Vehicle Theft Prevention

District Three has recently been experiencing an increasing trend of motor vehicle theft and theft from autos in its surrounding neighborhoods. Please click on the links below for more information.

News Releases and Public Relations

District Three Area Crime Map

Milwaukee's Most Wanted
Community Bulletings

OPERATION SAFE HAVEN

Safe Haven is a volunteer service for residents in the community to provide a "safe haven" for mail carriers who may be having trouble. Help safeguard our mail carriers from threats, robbery, assault, loose or vicious dogs, vandalism to postal vehicles, medical emergencies or accidents.

 For information on how to sign up, please contact, Andrea Kolinski, A/Safety Specialist

 PO Box 5021, Milwaukee, WI 53201, 414-287-1849, email: andrea.r.kolinski@usps.gov  

MAYOR TOM BARRETT CALLS ATTENTION TO NEW STATE LAW
THAT PROTECTS TENANT RIGHTS DURING FORECLOSURE

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is promoting a new state law that recently took effect that protects the rights of renters of foreclosed properties. 

  • Landlords must provide written notice to tenants or prospective tenants when foreclosure action begins, and again when the deadline expires for the landlord to repay to avoid foreclosure
  • Banks and financial institutions must provide written notice three times to current tenants of the property in foreclosure: when the foreclosure action begins, when the court issues a judgment, and when the property will be placed for sale. Failure to provide notice carries a $250 fine plus attorney fees.
  • Tenants may stay in their rental residence up to two months following sale of the foreclosed property.
  • If there is a security deposit, tenants can withhold rent and let the security deposit cover the last month before the foreclosure 'redemption' period expires. This means the time allowed for a property owner to stop the foreclosure from moving forward, a period that lasts between six to 12 months.
  • Beginning June 6, the Wisconsin Circuit Court records cannot display information regarding a tenant eviction that was prompted by mortgage foreclosure.

After hearing horror stories of tenants losing money and being evicted because they were living in foreclosed properties, the City of Milwaukee requested a change in state law," Barrett said. "I am happy to see that changes have been made and that our residents now have greater rights to safe and secure rental housing during these difficult economic times."

Barrett credited members of the Milwaukee Foreclosure Partnership Initiative and members of the Wisconsin State Legislature for working to protect tenants' rights during the foreclosure process. State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) were the lead sponsors of the legislation, which was included in the recent state budget and economic stimulus package. Minnesota and California have passed similar tenant protection laws.

Property owners (and renters) at risk from foreclosure are encouraged to visit The Milwaukeehousinghelp.org for referral information on housing counseling agencies, legal advice and more under the new law.

The Spring 2009 Newsletter is finally here!

Click on the Walnut Way logo to view.

Have A Great Spring

MPD and Faith Based Community

District Three continues to host meetings with our Faith Based Community. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss and promote the benefits of the partnership between Law Enforcement, the Faith Based Community and district residents.
The focus remains to address the crime and social/economic issues facing the communities in which we live and work. Momentum is building and meetings still exceeded all expectations.

Click to view photos from the first meeting are below
      

New Burglar Alarm Web Page 

This is the time of the year when out of state alarm companies canvass Milwaukee neighborhoods door-to-door in an attempt to sell burglar alarm systems.  Many citizens have already signed contracts (up to 5 year contracts) with alarm companies expecting that MPD will respond to their burglar alarms. It is important that citizens familiarize themselves with Milwaukee's Burglar Alarm policy to avoid being misinformed by alarm sales representatives.
 
The recent increase of non-verified residential burglar alarms that are called in by alarm monitoring companies is an indication that these companies have already started "signing up" new customers.

To view a copy of the new MPD burglar alarm web page, click this link: New Burglar Alarm Web Page. It may also be accessed by visiting www.milwaukee.gov/police.   
Congratulations to one of our Community Partners

FBI Victim Specialist (VS) Monica Rowsey was recognized this year for her dedication to community service during the annual Career Youth Development (CYD) Image Awards in September. Sadly, Jeannetta Robinson, the founder of CYD passed away the following month. Ms. Robinson was a strong supporter for disadvantaged and troubled youths in Milwaukee for decades. VS Rowsey’s position of helping those who are victims of crime represents the great legacy of what Jeannetta Robinson and the CYD Image Awards have always stood for.

Law Enforcement Explorers

Are you (or someone you know) age 14 to 19 and interested in a career in Law Enforcement? If so, then becoming a Law Enforcement Explorer may be the thing to do!!

Law Enforcement Explorers are a branch of the Boy Scouts of America, and as such, are coordinated in part as a coeducational unit. Law Enforcement Explorers are “EXPLORING” a career in law enforcement. This program is community based and it reaches out to youth in all parts of the city.

District Three's Law Enforcement Explorer Post 883 webpage.

Submit A Tip to Milwaukee Police

If you see a crime in progress or need to report an emergency, please call 911.

MPD crime tip services are for non-emergency investigative information only and will not generate a radio call or summon the police to your location.

Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure 

Do you think you might lose your home? You are not alone. Get the help you need at the on:

For questions or to jump start the process of getting help,call the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council at 414-921-1090.

The City of Milwaukee is committed to helping our neighborhoods remain healthy for generations to come. We are coordinating with various organizations, government agencies and private lenders and reaching out to homeowners facing foreclosure.

City Wide Block Watch Council

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

On the Beat Photo Gallery

Taste of SOHI 2009 
Photo of the Week

      McGruff and some fans at PCA's 2009 Milwaukee Walk Toward Wellness
Your Community Liaison Officers

Police Officer Derrick LEMMIE - Day Shift
Djlemm@Milwaukee.gov

Hi, my name is Derrick Lemmie and I am the Day Shift Community Liasion Officer for District Three. As one of your CLO's it is my goal to help you make your neighborhood a safe and secure place to live, work and play. The task at hand is to reduce crime, fear, and disorder in our city.

I've been with the Milwaukee Police Department for a little over 19 years, the first two of which I served as a Police Aide. Since being promoted to police officer, I've done tours of patrol and special duty at District #4, District #7, District #6, and finally District #3. 

 
 

Police Officer Hue KONG - Early Shift
Hkong@Milwaukee.gov

Hi, my name is Hue Kong and I am the Early Shift Community Liason Officer at District Three.
 As a CLO it is my goal to help you make your neighborhood a safe and secure place to live, work and play. The task at hand is to reduce crime, fear, and disorder in our city.

 
 

Police Officer Charlotte BROWN - Early Shift
Csbrow@Milwaukee.gov

Hi, my name is Charlotte Brown and I work in the Community Liason Office on the Early Shift at District Three. It is my goal to help you make your neighborhood a safe and secure
place to live, work and play. The task at hand is to reduce crime, fear, and disorder in our city.

Captain Christopher D. Domagalski

Biography

District Numbers 

General Information
935-7233

Captain's Office
935-7230

Lieutenant's Office
935-7231

Voicemail
Lieut Thiele
935-7999 ext 3041
Lieut Ziolkowski 
935-7999 ext 3042
Lieut Baral
935-7999 ext 3043

Sergeant's Office
935-7232 (Desk)
935-7237

Community Liaison Office
Day Shift 
935-7238
Early Shift
935-7700
935-7733

Non Emergency Number
933-4444

Emergency Number 
911

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