Number
180484
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
160538
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON
Title
Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation authorizing the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create part-time assistant district attorney positions to serve in the Community Prosecution Units at local Milwaukee Police Department districts.
Analysis
Currently, the State allows the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create full-time community prosecutor positions. This resolution directs the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation authorizing the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create part-time assistant district attorney positions to serve in the Community Prosecution Units at local Milwaukee Police Department districts.
Body
Whereas, The Community Prosecution Unit of the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office focuses on a target area and involves a long-term proactive partnership among prosecutors, law enforcement, the community, and private organizations; and
Whereas, The mission of the Community Prosecutor’s Office is to solve problems, improve public safety, and enhance the quality of life in the community; and
Whereas, The City’s Community Prosecution Unit consists of the District Attorney’s Office community prosecutor, Milwaukee Police Department community prosecution officers, Department of Neighborhood Services inspectors, community City Attorney, Safe and Sound prosecution coordinator, various City departments, and community resources; and
Whereas, Community prosecutors have offices within district police stations around the city; and
Whereas, Community prosecutors are an essential component of the Police Department's Community Prosecution Units; and
Whereas, The Community Prosecution Unit acts as a liaison with landlo...
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