Welcome to District Three

*** HAPPY HOLIDAYS ***

As we quickly approach the holidays we ask everyone to remember a few tips to help keep the 2009 season fun and safe for you and your families.

• Prep your funds prior to leaving home and the register, you should not be counting or stowing money where others can see  
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times
• Shop with a partner whenever possible, there's safety in numbers and four eyes are better than two 
• Do not overload yourself with packages 
• Have your keys out and ready to use, whether walking to your car or home after shopping
• Do not leave packages or other valuables in your vehicle in plain sight, store them in the trunk
• Try not to let others see you placing your packages in your vehicle if you plan to continue shopping
• If you are shopping at several different locations, be sure to store your packages out of sight prior to arriving at your next destination 

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FOOD FOR FAMILIES

The leaves are turning and the weather is getting chilly, which can only mean one thing: Food for Families is back! This fall, Hunger Task Force and Johnson Controls, longtime partners in the fight against hunger in Milwaukee, are joining forces to feed the poor through the Food for Families food drive, a Milwaukee holiday staple since 1978. 

District Three and other Milwaukee Police Department locations will be joining their battle against hunger. Look for the Hunger Task Force collection barrels and make your donation of non-perishable foods for a great cause.

Donations can also be made at Hunger Task Force, 201 S. Hawley Court, off the Hawley Rd. exit on I-94 west of Miller Park. Hunger Task Force will deliver all Food for Families donations to the poor free of charge through its network of 80 soup kitchens, food pantries and homeless shelters.

Lieutenant Leslie Thiele
Day Shift Commander

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

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.

• Vehicle Theft Prevention Guide
• Vehicle Theft Statistics

News Releases and Public Relations

District Three Area Crime Map

Milwaukee's Most Wanted

Businesses Beware
Of Mass Marketing Scams
Plenty of consumers have been fooled by mass marketing fraud schemes. Did you know that businesses are a target, too? Click this link to view.

BEWARE OF OPPORTUNITY SCAMS AIMED AT CHURCHES

According to the FTC, con artists are targeting African-American churches with so-called opportunity scams. Emphasizing a shared faith, culture, or concern for the community to win their trust, these scammers offer the opportunity to use equipment or services that supposedly won’t cost the church a thing. Their goal is to get access to your church’s bank account. For tips on how to avoid these scams, review this link:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt138.shtm.

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  

It's time for the Fall Newsletter!

Click on the Walnut Way logo to view info.

Please Join Us

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 below

New Burglar Alarm Web Page 

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.   

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.

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

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.

• Resources for Those Facing Foreclosure or Affected By Predatory Lending  

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

      The kids from Right Step boot camp

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.