SAFETY UPDATE

By Jim Plaisted

ONE OF THE GREAT ATTRIBUTES OF THE HISTORIC THIRD WARD IS THAT IT’S ONE OF THE SAFEST AREAS IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE. But concern for public safety is a fact of urban life — and the Historic Third Ward Association, BID #2 and Milwaukee Public Market work closely with our allies at the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to ensure the Third Ward remains safe.

In January, the MPD issued a “Situational Awareness Bulletin” related to armed robberies and entry to autos occurring in the greater Downtown Milwaukee area, including the Third Ward. They have seen a rising trend in these crimes in downtown entertainment areas, primarily in the evening hours.

MPD asks all to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings. They advise parking in well-lit areas, staying alert (not on your cell phone), keeping valuables out of plain view in your vehicles, and to keep firearms properly secured in a lock box if in your automobile.

Created in 2021, our BID #2 Security team patrols the neighborhood and acts as “eyes and ears” on the streets. They are trained to observe and contact MPD immediately if they witness suspicious activity. We urge anyone who witnesses any criminal activity to contact 9-1-1 (if it’s in progress or an emergency) and the non-emergency number (414-933-4444) for anything that isn’t time-sensitive or immediate.

The BID #2 security team is doing a fantastic job; please let them know you appreciate their work keeping our community safe and strong.

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