Milwaukee Common Council approves “I can’t breathe” resolution

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Milwaukee Common Council approves “I can’t breathe” resolution

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the full Common Council voted unanimously in approving a resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to adopt a policy addressing any “I can’t breathe” plea by an individual who is in police custody. The resolution was introduced by Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II in response to the recent death... [Read More]

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