City of Wauwatosa

The Wauwatosa Police Department is teaming up with experts from Northeastern University to study and improve how we prevent crime in the community. This project is helping us understand which areas need the most attention, how officers can make the biggest impact, and what strategies work best to keep our community safe. Early results show that focusing patrols in key areas has already helped reduce calls for service. “National research shows that for any city, about 4-5% of places (street corners or street blocks) account for 50-75% of crime. Wauwatosa has that same concentration,” said Dr. Piza. “That means your crime prevention resources should be concentrated to match those hot spots.” This three-phase project is designed to do more than just study crime patterns; it aims to make the Wauwatosa Police Department a leader in police-led science, a model where officers actively engage in developing and testing crime prevention strategies. The goal? To build a policing model that is not only evidence-based but also sustainable within the department. Read more about hot spot policing and the partnership with Northeastern University: https://lnkd.in/gUXtKnEt 

That’s a wrap! 🍽️ Tosa Restaurant Week has come to an end. This year had a record-breaking number of participating restaurants. Thank you to all participants for filling Tosa Restaurant Week with 30+ diverse dining experiences. We’re already looking forward to next year (and we trust you are, too). Did you know that Discover Wauwatosa lists all of our local restaurants and community events all year long? Discover tried and true or new Wauwatosa favorites. ✨ Visit www.discoverwauwatosa.com

Congratulations to Dispatch Manager Tamara Engelken on her recent graduation from the University of Wisconsin’s Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program. The Wisconsin CPM Program is a nationally accredited management development course designed to equip public sector professionals with advanced skills in management, communication, and organizational leadership. Advanced leadership trainings like this helps us fulfill our mission to our community of dedicated service and protection for all.

The National Football League (NFL) Draft is one month away, and it's coming to Wisconsin. As visitors make their way to Lambeau Field, they will be stopping in communities all across the state, Wauwatosa included. Wauwatosa businesses, if you have plans to celebrate the NFL Draft, share them with Beth Gleesing at bgleesing@wauwatosa.net. Photo courtesy of Jason D., a throwback from a few years ago.

Tough numbers to share: There were 691 reported crashes on surface (non-interstate) streets in the City of Wauwatosa in 2024. This includes two people killed and 242 people injured. Of these 691 crashes, 36% involved a distracted, speeding, impaired, aggressive, and/or hit-and-run driver and resulted in one person killed and 73 people injured. Wauwatosa residents told us they want safer streets. We want safer streets. In addition to targeted enforcement of traffic laws, we are working on multiple initiatives. Examples include designing streets that slow speeds and reduce aggressive driving, efforts to simplify the neighborhood traffic calming program, community input through on-line engagement, and data-driven prioritization of capital investments through crash and conflict analysis. We’re proud of the work that the Milwaukee County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan represents and where it leads. In 2025, our engineers will continue engagement with Milwaukee County and our 18 peer communities on the development of community-specific safety action plans. Let’s get to work.

With warmer days ahead, we can't help but look back at the successful Tosa Holiday Market. The numbers are in, and they are impressive. The event brought over $1.8 million in economic impact to the community. Additionally, the event drew a wide variety of visitors: 29% were Wauwatosa residents, 56% were day-trip visitors, and 15% were overnight guests. What a great success! Go to https://lnkd.in/ggzduPKs for upcoming events in the area.

Exciting developments are underway at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, Inc. (MRMC) in Wauwatosa. The MRMC campus is expanding to enhance patient care and medical research facilities. Key projects include: 1) Froedtert Hospital's New Patient Tower: A nine-story, 225,000-square-foot tower is set to begin construction in summer 2024, aiming to open by 2027. This expansion will provide additional inpatient care floors, a new main lobby, and a bridge connector to a parking structure currently under construction across North 92nd Street. 2) Medical College of Wisconsin's Cancer Research Building: Construction is ongoing for this facility dedicated to advancing cancer research. The project is expected to continue through late summer 2025. 3) Expansion of the Versiti Blood Institute – A $79 million addition south of its existing institute at 8727 W. Watertown Plank Road. This expansion will allow Versiti to hire more principal investigators over the next five to seven years, focusing on innovation in blood research. 4) Center for Forensic Science and Protective Medicine – This new facility, located in the southwest corner of the medical complex, will house the state Department of Justice crime lab, the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management, and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. The three-story building is set to open next year. Read more in the Journal Sentinel: https://lnkd.in/ekSRVr2K

Big news for Wauwatosa's Mayfair Mall! Scheels will open in the former Boston Store space after a full renovation and expansion, bringing Wisconsin’s largest selection of sporting goods, custom services like expert golf club and bow fittings, and family-friendly attractions, including an arcade and café. The store will employ over 500 people, making it one of Wauwatosa’s largest employers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQVMX-DJ

Looking for meaningful work with direct community impact? We're seeking our next evening Library Shelver to join our passionate team at the Wauwatosa Public Library. 📚 Our part-time evening Library Shelvers are responsible for organizing and returning library materials to shelves and the circulation workroom. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $12.73. This is a year-round position that works 12 hours per week. To learn more about the position and apply, visit wauwatosa.net/careers. ✨

Are you a people person, passionate about creating a positive workplace culture, and looking for your next opportunity? ✨ We're looking for our next Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist to attract, hire, and retain the best talent to serve the Wauwatosa community. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist will play a key role in the city's recruitment and retention efforts and will oversee a variety of HR Generalist functions, including worker's compensation and FMLA administration. The salary range for this position is $72,675.20 - $92,872, depending on experience and qualifications. The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, including an on-site employee health clinic, access to fitness centers and group fitness classes, enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System, and much more. To learn more about the position and apply, visit wauwatosa.net/careers.