Number
091532
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
091191
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
An ordinance relating to crimes at retail establishments and required security camera measures.
Sections
105-91-1 rc
105-91-2 ra
105-91-2-b cr
105-91-3-0 am
Analysis
Current code provides that whenever the chief of police determines 3 or more crimes, as defined in s. 939.12, Wis. Stats., have occurred at a retail establishment on separate days within a one-year period, the chief of police may order the installation of security cameras. Chapter 939.12, Wis. Stats., defines crime as conduct which is prohibited by state law and punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
This ordinance amends the definition of crime, for purposes of requiring a security camera system, to incidents of violent or firearms-related crime as defined in state statutes. This includes, but is not limited to, homicide, battery, robbery, sexual assault, endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, recklessly endangering safety, the unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, the unlawful carrying of a handgun where alcohol beverages may be sold and consumed, or any crime subject to an increased penalty for use of a dangerous weapon.
Body
Whereas, Section 105-91 of the Code of Ordinances provides that owners of retail establishments - including licensed alcohol beverage establishments - at which 3 or more crimes have occurred during a one-year period may be required by the Chief of Police to install security cameras to help insure the safety and welfare of the people of the City of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, This ordinance effectively defines crime as any “conduct which is prohibited by state law and punishable by fine or imprisonment or both”, and thus includes passive crimes such as shoplifting and larceny along with burglary; and
Whereas, This broad definition of crime subjects retail establishments with multiple non-violent calls for service to installing expensive surveillan...
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