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Update on "Blood in the Streets"
Oct 19, 2007 | 4:17 AM
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Right now it seems the job of cleaning up after an incident or accident doesn't necessarily fall on any one department.

I called the Milwaukee Department of Public Works. They say they take on the job only when their services are requested by the police department. In the case of the homicide at 24th and Chambers, it was not.

The Fire Department say they typically do it (as Basher said they used to do it at his former job)-- but, at least for Milwaukee, it's only if they have the request or permission from Milwaukee Police. They told me they try not to tidy up a scene until detectives are done combing the area for clues. That often happens over several hours. Plus, I was told they're not always fully "in charge" of a scene. Usually police are. 

I put in a call to the public information officer for Milwaukee Police. She is out of the office until Monday. When I get more info, I'll pass it on.

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aaro-nf read my blog view my photos
Oct 19, 2007 | 7:15 PM

thanks for the update, renee_benot. i hope they caught the suspect who did the homicide in the milwaukee area.
Katbird read my blog view my photos
Oct 21, 2007 | 9:35 AM

I had never thought about who cleans up after a crime until one day when myself and some friends were faced with this situation.
Someone I knew, many years ago, was shot with a shotgun and it made quite a mess. After the incident we didn't know what to do about the blood and guts in the house and outside on the porch. All personel had left and they said they were done. We then took it upon ourselves to clean up. We were told that they only clean up areas where there can be public viewings and that even then they wait at least 48 hours for the investigation to be completed.
The man who was shot, and it was his 15 year old son who shot him because of abuse, didn't have any immediate family near-by. I hope I never have to clean something like that again in my lifetime.
MrsTracy read my blog view my photos
Oct 22, 2007 | 8:22 AM

Thanks Renee. Do you think you will get a return call or will you have to make several calls before you get an answer.

Kat, I have never had to do that personally, but I know people who have. There actually are companies who will come out and do that. For a fee of course. But that is for personal spaces like your house, car, or garage.

As for an outside scene, I think that maybe it should not be the sole responsibility of the police to clean it, but if the fire dept. will come out if it is requested, why are they not requesting it? Wouldn't it be as easy as them sending a call to their dispatch and dispatch sending it out to the fire dept? To me, it would just be out of respect for the person whow died, along with the people who live there and knew that person.
upnorth read my blog
Oct 22, 2007 | 2:48 PM

One of my sister in-laws tenants killed her self. Her homeowners insurance covered the cost for a special company to come in with bio hazard gear to clean the area where this took place. If her Ins. hadn't covered it, it would have cost her $3200. This company covers all things where cleanup of this nature is involved including crime/murder scenes.
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I am a general assignment reporter-- which means I cover anything from "State Fair Foods on a Stick" to "A Visit from the President." Every assignment is different. Every day is a clean slate. I thank God for the opportunity to do what I love in my beloved hometown. Please feel free to browse my blog. Any comments, questions or story suggestions... LET 'ER RIP!

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