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Milwaukee 4th of July Safety and Operations Plan

Original title: Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Community Wellness and Safety relating to the 4th of July safety plan for the entire city.

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document serves as a formal communication from three Milwaukee city departments outlining the safety and operational plan for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. It has been officially received and filed by the Public Safety and Health Committee.

Why it matters

The document establishes the official coordination between the Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Community Wellness and Safety to manage city services and public safety during the 4th of July holiday.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Milwaukee residents

Residents are subject to the safety and operational protocols implemented by the city departments during the 4th of July holiday.

Directly affected

Milwaukee Police Department

The department is responsible for executing the safety plan outlined in the communication.

Key Facts

The Milwaukee Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Department of Community Wellness and Safety jointly submitted a 4th of July safety plan.
The communication is filed under file number 260081.
The document was introduced to the Public Safety and Health Committee on May 12, 2026.
The status of the document is 'Placed On File', meaning it has been formally received and recorded by the committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that this document was 'Placed On File'?

It means the committee has formally received the report and recorded it into the official city record without requiring further legislative action.

Where can I see the specific details of the 4th of July safety plan?

The provided text is a summary communication; you would need to access the full file 260081 through the Milwaukee City Clerk's office to view the specific operational details.

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Inter-departmental Collaboration

The inclusion of the Department of Community Wellness and Safety alongside traditional departments like Police and Public Works suggests a multi-disciplinary approach to holiday safety.

Milwaukee Police Department Department of Public Works Department of Community Wellness and Safety

Connected Entities

Public Safety and Health Committee, Department of Public Works, 260081 and 2 more

OrganizationPublic Safety and Health Committee“Committee that received and filed the communication”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Public Works“Co-author of the safety plan”Map →

other260081“File number for the communication”Map →

OrganizationMilwaukee Police Department“Co-author of the safety plan”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Community Wellness and Safety“Co-author of the safety plan”Map →

Sources

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