Brady Street Festival drew hundreds to Milwaukee’s East Side on Saturday, and many attendees said the increased security didn’t go unnoticed.
Organizers brought in 15 private security guards from Prolific Arms and worked with Milwaukee police to add more officers. Metal vehicle barriers were also placed along the street.
“We’ve got a heavier presence than what we normally have down here,” said Eddie Silas, co-owner of Prolific Arms. “If anything happens, we want to be on top of it before it starts.”
Silas said this was the company’s first time providing security for the event. After working in the Brady Street neighborhood for five or six months, he said the community support stood out…