Public Safety Updates

Public Statements Related to Kenosha County D.A.'s Decision

Jacob Blake Case - January 5, 2021

• Streets near Civic Center Park downtown are now open, after being closed since January 4. Sheridan Road, from 52nd Street to 60th Street, already re-opened as of Friday, January 8.
  
•  Mayor Modifies Road Closure Order; Sheridan Road Re-Opens. Read the proclamation here
  
  
• Kenosha Reports Peaceful Demonstrations Jan. 6, 2021 here.

• WI DOJ Documents from DCI Independent Investigation into Jacob Blake Shooting– January 6, 2021
  • DCI Investigative File Public Records Release - DCI Cover Letter here.
  • DCI Investigative File Public Records Release – DCI Case Reports here.
  • Photographs here.
  • Audio/Video Recordings here.

•  DA's report on the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake - January 5, 2021
  

  • View the district attorney's full report  here.

  • View a slideshow presentation of the district attorney's findings in PDF form  here.

  • View video form with audio and video features  here.

  • View use-of-force expert Noble Wray's independent evaluation and report  here.

• Mayor, Chief Continue on the Path to Unite Kenosha  - January 5, 2021

• Kenosha Mayor issues emergency proclamation effective immediately. Travel on certain roads is prohibited. See proclamation for exceptions. - January 5, 2021

• The Kenosha Common Council tonight unanimously approved a resolution declaring an emergency in the City of Kenosha and granting Mayor John Antaramian emergency authority upon the announcement of the decision on charges in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. - January 4, 2021

• City of Kenosha Announces Transportation Disruptions - January 4, 2021

• City of Kenosha Announces Precautionary Community Saftey Measures - January 3, 2021