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MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake
Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns
6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.
Nov 16th, 2025 by Devin Blake
Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding
Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission
A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse
He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters
Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Evan Casey
State Supreme Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing Over Facebook Posts
Former officer Erik Andrade's posts mocked 2018 arrest of Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin
"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera Running for Circuit Court
Incumbent Judge Marshall Murray plans to retire at the end of his term.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Black City Residents Still More Likely to Be Stopped, Frisked by Police
Report finds Black drivers 4.5 times more likely to get stopped than white drivers.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power
It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed
Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Jonah Chester
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Police Union Blasts Video Releases
Assails 'reckless' FPC rule requiring video of any critical incident released to victim’s family in 48 hours, to public in 15 days.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Overrules Milwaukee’s No-Knock Ban
The 'search warrants have been demonized by the anti-police mob,’ says GOP legislator.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission
Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Home Drug Searches By Police Use No-Knock Warrants
77% of all searches by MPD in 2019, report finds. First in a series.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
City Must Pay Detective Who Assaulted Murder Suspect
Rodolfo Gomez was fired, went to prison and now he'll get a check for $335,772.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Police Departments Struggle With Officer Retention
City of Milwaukee lost 500 officers to retirement over past five years.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang
City Agrees to Mediation With Morales
Former police chief could get hefty settlement. City hopes to retain acting chief Jeffrey Norman.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest
Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers
Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.
May 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters
Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lipski Appointed Fire Chief For One Year
Fire & Police Commission could open up internal search process next year.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Backs Lipski For Fire Chief
Acting chief gains remarkably broad array of support for permanent fire chief.
May 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Committee Reviews Policing Bills
Wanggaard, Taylor push legislation on use-of-force policies, chokeholds and whistleblower protections.
May 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
African American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline White
Bill Punishes Milwaukee, Madison
GOP bill backed by Lena Taylor gives police power in FPC disciplinary actions of cops.
May 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds
Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.
May 7th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall
New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Suit By Morales Demands His Job Back
His attorney Frank Gimbel has made no progress with city negotiating financial settlement.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate
Malik Aziz will become police chief in Maryland. Will this benefit Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman?
Mar 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views
"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Senate Bill Threatens FPC Independence
Police and fire fighter unions handed power over Fire & Police Commission disciplinary hearings.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Paul Mozina
Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A ‘Direct Threat to the Status Quo’
My journey to Fire and Police Commission has involved many threats and much support.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Amanda Avalos
DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Attorney Didn’t Want Inspector General Report Made Public
Publication threatens the city's defense in Morales case argues Spencer.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice
City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t
Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Our Workload Is “Through the Roof”
How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
City Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care
Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment
But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett Is Asleep At The Switch
His handling of Fire and Police Commission is just one example of increasingly negligent leadership.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Jordan Morales
Why So Many Police Chiefs?
Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC
Reappointing her to Fire & Police Commission though she backed its reckless decision to demote Chief Morales.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest
Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep
Committee voted for her without necessary background check.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New MPD Policy Bans Most Chokeholds, Adds “I Can’t Breathe” Rule
Changes reflect national "Eight Can't Wait" reform effort.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Ties Again on Picking Milwaukee’s Next Police Chief
Mahaley or Aziz? Commission still can't decide.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Search for Police Chief Goes National
5 of 6 candidates from outside Milwaukee. FPC to decide by December. Barrett will weigh in.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll Not Racist?
So says Fire Chief. Council members grill him. FPC will review case.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?
Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Mayor Questions Police Use of Force In Protests
No rubber bullets, limit tear gas, Barrett says.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Fire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Morales Listening Session Gets Mixed Reviews
Police chief held session on North Side. Here’s the reaction of some attendees.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Sam Woods
FPC Leader Submitted Inaccurate Resume
Aldrete falsely stated she taught a criminal justice course for three years at MATC.
Dec 16th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Man Arrested By ICE Reunited With Family
José Alejandro de la Cruz-Espinoza, 38, has lived in U.S. for decades.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty
Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
City Should Change Police Pursuit Policy
940 pursuits in one year? Police should return to using effective GPS technology tracking program.
May 27th, 2019 by Jonathan Farris
The Race to Curb Speeding in Milwaukee
Despite recent dangerous crashes, Milwaukee Police are not making changes to the department’s vehicle pursuit policy, officials say.
May 17th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Police Chases Have Nearly Tripled, Report Shows
New MPD policy has increased pursuits -- but also accidents.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Will Settlement Change Police Practices?
Community leaders hope ACLU suit’s settlement will improve cops’ interactions with minorities.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Chief Morales Seeks Community Partners
Wants to win public trust, Morales says in speech to Rotary Club.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy
Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Body Cameras Change Police Interactions
Study finds MPD use of force unchanged but fewer “subject stops” and citizen complaints.
May 18th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
City Seeks Dismissal of Stop & Frisk Suit
Says Chief Flynn retired and practice ended.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Mystery of Flynn Vs. Regan
Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?
Feb 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Flynn Blasts Police Chief Search
Two-fold process could hurt department, he says. Other cities don’t do this, experts say.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett Must Overrule FPC Pursuit Order
Fire & Police Commission ignored century of precedent by demanding Flynn alter pursuit policy.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
Public Must See Police Shooting Videos
There’s no reason to delay release of videos of killings of Jay Anderson in Wauwatosa, Sylville Smith in Milwaukee.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Chris Ahmuty
Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?
Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?
Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus and Karen Slattery
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Police Website Posts Inaccurate Data
Website shows more crimes than what actually occurred.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
America Discovers Sheriff Clarke
Clarke appears on Piers Morgan with Tom Barrett and gets beat up by both Morgan and the mayor.
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Hines Would Reduce Fire & Police Commission Power
Council appears to back radical change, Barrett seems lukewarm.
Jan 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Maybe Reform Isn’t Needed
A 2006 report resulted in a restructured Fire & Police Commission. Just what changes are left to make?
Dec 17th, 2012 by Mark Doremus
The Incredible Flip-Flop
Did the Fire & Police Commission bend to mob mentality or act as a responsible policy maker?
Dec 12th, 2012 by Mark Doremus
