# @youaremarquette on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2022-09-12T18:46:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** You Are Marquette (@youaremarquette) — https://gondola.cc/youaremarquette

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👮🏾‍♀️ On #NationalPoliceWomanDay, we acknowledge Chief Edith Hudson and all female police officers in the MUPD, and around the country for their dedication and service to our communities.

Q&A with Chief Hudson:

What drew you to a career in law enforcement? 

I was looking for a career and a position became available within the Milwaukee Police Department. I had a family member tell me that I couldn’t do the job and that sparked the fire within me to prove that person wrong. 

How do you find it overseeing such a large and diverse community?  

I don’t see it as a challenge, but I see it as a reward to work with such a large collection of stakeholders in Milwaukee’s Near West Side.

Could you explain your role within Near West Side Inc.’s Safety Working Team?   

I am the facilitator of the group so I, with the assistance of all our other partners that work with Near West Side Partners, bring business owners, others that work for businesses and especially the anchor institutions together to talk about what we can do to address safety concerns.

What has the Safety Working Team accomplished? 
Our connection with the community has grown tremendously over the years.

How can the general Marquette University population assist in the efforts of the Safety Working Team/police force?   

Get involved! When there’s a clean-up, join it. Also, support the Near West Side businesses. When you feel anything out of place, call us at MUPD or call MPD. It is important to say something if you see something.  

Aside from your role, how do you engage in the Near West Side?  

Outside of work, I love to support the Near West Side restaurants.

How does your force work to bridge Marquette and the Near West Side?  

We focus on root cause issues like homelessness, domestic violence and mental illness. The resources in Milwaukee’s Near West Side are rich, but people need guidance toward the resources, and we are working hard to make those accessible.   

What is your favorite element of the Near West Side?    

Murals and artwork are so prevalent. I love Marquette and our mural of the women. Every time I walk by it just gives me joy and I smile at the display of powerful women.

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