Milwaukee police launch initiative to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ community, human trafficking victims

The Milwaukee Police Department launched a new initiative to create safe spaces for crime victims. A sticker showing a rainbow shield with the words "Safe Place" is a sign that the location is ready to help victims of human trafficking and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are crime victims connect with the police. "They understand that there's someone who's willing to embrace them and to bring them into safety," Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said. "They need to know where they can turn to, so use a symbol such as this being able to be a beacon to those who are being harmed." READ MORE: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-police-launch-initiative-to-create-safe-spaces-for-lgbtq-community-human-trafficking-victims