Like the fire department report, the South Milwaukee Police Department’s 2012 annual report is full of in-depth information on the work the department does to keep our community safe.
See it here. Some good news/bad news on crime figures:
- Property crime reports were down to their lowest levels in at least five years, with 450 reports in 2012, compared with 513 in 2011 and 595 in 2010.
- Clearance rates were also at their highest levels in at least five years, at 39.6%.
- Of biggest concern, violent crime increased to its highest level in at least five years, with 40 incidents reported, compared with 16 in both 2011 and 2010. An increase in aggravated assault drove most of the increase.
Of course, the report has much more information than this, including shift highlights and details on the 2011 department awards.
Thanks again to all of our police officers for their efforts. They are never forgotten.
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