Wisconsin's Democratic governor on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, created a new state office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public safety measures, saying reducing violence should be a “shared priority … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers creates new violence prevention office, in wake of school shooting
Office of Violence Prevention
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton appointed director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention
They're big shoes to fill as Milwaukee experiences rising violent crime, particularly gun violence, in city streets. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton of the 1st District will lead Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), after the mayor's office fired former Director Arnitta Holliman earlier this month amid ever-worsening rates of violent crime plaguing the … [Read more...] about Ald. Ashanti Hamilton appointed director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention
Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Kristen Johnson praised Reggie Moore, director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention during a virtual press conference on Monday, April 12, 2021 at which it was announced that Moore would be leaving the position at the end of the month. The Office of Violence Prevention is part of the Health Department in the City of … [Read more...] about Reggie Moore leaving Office of Violence Prevention