Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on the Collins Settlement Agreement Report
“The City of Milwaukee is committed to constitutional policing, and this recent report shows there is work to be done. We need to make sure both the actions of—and the documentation from—our police fully comply with our obligations. “City government is committed to assist the police department with support and resources to attain the goals we have pledged to meet. “The Fire and Police Commission has made excellent progress in fulfilling its responsibilities in the Collins settlement, and the Commission will continue to work with the police department on the necessary work ahead. “Our City Attorney’s Office is in dialogue with the plaintiffs’ attorneys, and, if mediation is needed to clarify or resolve aspects of the Collins settlement, I would support that.”
Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of Officer Joseph Kurer
MADISON — Gov. Evers released last week a statement regarding the passing of City of Fond du Lac Police Department Officer and member of the Wisconsin National Guard, Joseph Kurer, 26, who passed away in the line of duty due to complications from COVID-19, according to a release from the department.
“Kathy and I were incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Joseph Kurer, Fond du Lac police officer and member of the Wisconsin National Guard, who tragically passed away in the line of duty due to COVID-19 complications. Our hearts go out to his wife, kids, parents, and sister, and all of his loved ones, especially as they had just welcomed a new baby to the family the night before Officer Kurer’s passing. We are also thinking of the Fond du Lac Police Department and the Fond du Lac community, and we ask the people of Wisconsin to join us in extending offers of support and prayers as they mourn Officer Kurer’s passing.” A forthcoming executive order will lower the U.S. and Wisconsin flags to honor Officer Kurer when funeral arrangements have been made.
Perennial Exchange continúa los esfuerzos de embellecimiento en el lado sur
El concejal Scott Spiker anunció que los esfuerzos de los ciudadanos para promover el embellecimiento del Garden District continuarán con el Fall Perennial and Seed Exchange de la Garden District Neighborhood Association, el evento se llevó a cabo el sábado 25 de septiembre en el estacionamiento en S. 6th Street y W. Norwich Avenue, una cuadra al sur de Howard Avenue.
“Plantar flores frente al jardín es una actividad tan simple, pero nunca deja de sorprenderme el impacto que puede tener en un vecindario, y Perennial Exchange apoya este esfuerzo al reunir a los vecinos para conectarse y compartir unos a otros ”, dijo el concejal Spiker. “Realmente aprecio a los voluntarios de la Asociación de Vecinos del Distrito Jardín que organizaron este evento, y muchos otros, juntos. Ayudan a asegurarnos de que no seamos solo una plataforma de aterrizaje, sino un destino, y que estemos a la altura de nuestro nombre de The Garden District “.
Peatón atropellado, asesinado por un conductor que había recibido un disparo
MILWAUKEE – La policía de Milwaukee dice que un conductor atropelló y mató a un peatón. Los investigadores dicen que el peatón aparentemente estaba ayudando con un vehículo averiado en el tráfico cuando ocurrió el accidente el domingo por la noche. El peatón murió en el lugar. El conductor es un hombre de Milwaukee de 27 años que perdió el control de su vehículo y se descubrió que había sufrido una herida de bala. Se lo llevaron al hospital. No hay noticias sobre su condición. El peatón no ha sido identificado.la investigacion de este incidente continua.
