In the ongoing struggle against crime, a collective voice has emerged from Milwaukee’s Police Department, suggesting that the empowerment of citizens could be the key to fostering safer communities. Citing the National Crime Prevention Council, the department shared, “#DidYouKnow? Engaging citizens in their own safety is the best way to reduce crime,” according to the Milwaukee Police Department Facebbok post.
In Milwaukee, this philosophy has given rise to several programs aimed at putting residents at the forefront of safety initiatives. For instance, the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission (MHRC) brings together a diverse mix of community members, law enforcement, and criminal justice professionals to collaboratively work to significantly reduce shootings through a detailed, synchronized review process, as reported by the Milwaukee Police Department…