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120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Officer Accused Of Reckless Homicide Resigns
Michael Mattioli pleaded not guilty yesterday in death of Joel Acevedo and has resigned from police department.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
All Parking Regulations Resume September 14th
Enforcement of most regulations was suspended in March amid pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Community Service Officer Fatally Shot
"Neighbor dispute" led to killing of civilian officer with police department. Suspect is 65-year-old male.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Kyla Calvert Mason
Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut
Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Process Kicks Off On Wednesday
Virtual hearing Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor will outline city's financial situation.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Qualities Next Police Chief Must Have
Empathy, efficiency, accountability needed from Milwaukee’s next chief.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Joe’Mar Hooper
Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC
But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
March Against Mass Incarceration During COVID-19
Protesters derided the conditions in jails and prisons, especially during the pandemic.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Morales Starts Process To Sue City
Chief filed to retire on August 12th
Aug 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee
New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Latinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit
Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Local Activists Plan DNC Demonstration
They've been holding "banner drops" to support families of victims of police killings.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
You Can Help City Balance Its Budget
Residents can take survey, use simulation tool to fix $53 million structural deficit.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Do You Call If Police Commit the Crime?
Photographer assaulted by off-duty cop says she was subjected to hours of questioning by Milwaukee Police.
Aug 17th, 2020 by LaTasha Lux
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Police Cuts Could Hit Minority Officers
Milwaukee Police Department’s Black and Hispanic officers tend to have less seniority.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Police Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted
Accused of unbecoming behavior and lying. Morales' attorney says it's a ploy to distract from problems at commission.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Defends Tear Gas Use In New Video
Video released as part of complying with 11 directives issued to Chief Alfonso Morales.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Chief Morales Sue The City If He’s Fired?
Chief's attorney doesn't rule it out. Morales addresses media during press club event.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD
Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year
The outgoing executive director blames City Hall, critics for current environment.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981
62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents
But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving
City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force contains strategies to combat problem.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant
Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?
Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Citizen Group Unhappy with MPD’s Community-Oriented Policing
Community Collaborative Commission says MPD's latest report falls short of recommendations.
Jul 25th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State DOJ Rejects Records Request on Police
What actions are police in Milwaukee, other cities taking against protesters? Open records request rejected.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Here Are Chief Morales’ Marching Orders
Read all 11 directives, ranging from a COVID-19 mask policy to attending every commission meeting.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side
Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Taking Back Our Streets
Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Danitra Jones
Who Has Power Over Chief Morales?
Given the shambles at the Fire & Police Commission the answer may be nobody.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate
Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."
Jul 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The School Policing Blindspot
Why a program of police meeting with students at MPS was a failure.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk
MPD Wants Beef Jerky, Pepper Spray
DNC security purchase list includes 50,000 bottles of Gatorade, 4,000-pound concrete barriers and tear gas-delivering battering ram.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa Alderwoman Calls for Firing Officer
First official in Wauwatosa to support firing of Joseph Mensah, who was involved in three total shootings.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Tale of Two Milwaukees
Oft-used phrase helps explain the disinvestment in Black neighborhoods.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Yui Hashimoto
How Many Police Live Where They Work?
In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands
Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Mask Mandate Passes Committee
Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD
Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Why Did Bus Service Shutdown During Protests?
Reports of gunfire, reckless driving, looting and arson drove officials to suspend service.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Chief Morales Looks Bad in FPC Report
And FPC Chair DeVougas looks even worse. 12 takeaways on what report did and didn't find.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back
Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Officer Accused of Assaulting Protester
Milwaukee Police investigating off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted woman taking pictures.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Will MPS End Truancy Program?
Under state law school system pays for four police officers in TABS program.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Sam Woods
Butler Outspends Milwaukee on Per Capita Policing
Report shows Milwaukee trails 11 municipalities in state on per-person police spending.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Defund The Police Mural Restored
Activists re-paint mural that was changed to say "Defend The Police".
Jul 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests
The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar
Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Defund the Police” Painted On Street In Front of Milwaukee City Hall
Mural as long as a city block, covers 13,000 square feet.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaun Mayes Released From Jail
DA reviewing charges on protest organizer. Activists call it targeted harassment, call for Chief Morales to step down.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Protest Organizer Vaun Mayes Arrested
For "burglary party to a crime" says arrest blotter. Frank Nitty captures arrest on video.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mother Connected to “40th and Lloyd” Incident Speaks Out
Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain
Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Burned Home Had 27 Police Service Calls
Police visited alleged sex trafficking house, burned last night, 27 times in four years.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Suspected Sex Trafficking House Burned
Crowd surrounds house at 40th and Lloyd believed to be connected to missing children.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?
Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
MPS Didn’t End Every Police Program
Three things to know about decision by Milwaukee School Board.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Sam Woods
Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City
Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Lives Matter Mural Covers Milwaukee Intersection
MLK and Locust now sports colorful mural with powerful message.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
“Black Lives Matter” To Be Painted on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Artist Vedale Hill leads Juneteenth community mural creation.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Calls For Police To Stop All Chokeholds
Decision rests with powerful Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?
The number is smaller than 375 officers the Police Department claims, but how much smaller?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Days of National Guard Operations
How did they operate in the city? How was that Blackhawk helicopter used?
Jun 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
School Districts Consider Defunding Police
Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Homicides Way Up In County This Year
Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut
11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Better Than Breier Isn’t Good Enough
Milwaukee Police aren’t using bullets and billy clubs on protesters. But that’a low bar by which to measure improvement.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Antonio Ramirez
Peaceful March Snakes Through South Side
March honors Joel Acevedo, who died at hands of off-duty Milwaukee police officer in April
Jun 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Blame Mayor, Council For Murder Rate
Department uses official account to say budget cuts driving murder rate higher. Data doesn't prove link.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Moving To Drop Curfew Charges
Charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at least one lawsuit still likely.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain
Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Groups Push MPS, Stop Funding Police
Community groups say MPS should stop paying for Milwaukee Police security programs, spend it on education.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Sam Woods
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tear Gas Is Dangerous, Experts Say
And may increase risk of getting COVID-19. Mayor, others have urged police to stop its use.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
