WBA Debate Topic: Public Safety

October 7, 2022

Milwaukee is on pace to experience a record number of homicides for a third straight year. The City of Milwaukee currently gives more money to its police department than any other city agency. Should Congress do more to address such surges of violence in American cities? If so, what are the three most important actions it can take?

  • As of the night of this debate (Oct. 7), there have been 177 homicides in 2022, 27 more than last year at this time. That’s according to a database by the Journal Sentinel.
  • “At the current rate, Milwaukee will shatter the record of 193 homicides that was set last year” (TIME)

Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission (MHRC) displays interactive information on nonfatal shootings and homicides occurring in Milwaukee.