Flynn to discuss four-point plan for not getting shot, other crime-related issues before committee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, June 6th will appear before the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety Committee to discuss strategies to reduce gun violence in Milwaukee -- along with other crime-related issues.

According to a statement from the city clerk's office, the request for Chief Flynn to appear to discuss strategies to reduce gun violence is sponsored by Alderwoman Milele Coggs and Alderman Russell Stamper II, and co-sponsored by Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Khalif Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderman Jim Bohl, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski and Alderman José G. Pérez.

The statement makes reference to Chief Flynn's "Four Ways Not To Get Shot in Milwaukee" -- which Flynn outlined on May 12th during a kickoff breakfast for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's annual "Ceasefire Sabbath."

Flynn's four-point plan was criticized one day later in a statement released by the Milwaukee Police Association.

According to that statement, Flynn's plan for not getting shot in Milwaukee is as follows:

Below is the full statement from the MPA, which states that Flynn's plan "insults business owners and citizens alike, while at the same time, demoralizes those that pledge to protect:"

The Public Safety Committee meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday at City Hall.