Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting

Common Council backs payout for violent handling of mental health call.

City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union

New 3-year agreement includes first-of-its-kind residency bonus.

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Milwaukee Police Arrest Armed Teen After Gas Station Standoff, No Injuries Reported

Milwaukee Fraudster Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Double Shooting on W. Congress Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting; Suspect Arrested

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.

Mayor Signs ‘Sanctuary City’ Resolution, With Key Caveat

Will Trump administration label Milwaukee a 'sanctuary city'?

Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working

Deaths on city's roadways down by 26% since peak year of 2022.

Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation in Milwaukee; Driver Arrested

Fatal Shooting on W. Chambers Street: Milwaukee Police Seek Public’s Help

See The Three Options to Redesign Red Arrow Park

Key downtown park could get new features designed to increase summer and winter use.

Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal

Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label

Former alderman blasts council's actions.

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.

Statement on Passage of ICE Out Legislation by the Common Council

From Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic March 5, 2026

Two Wild 100s Gang Members Convicted of Murder for Hire Resulting in Death

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Early Morning Non-Fatal Shooting on W. Harrison Street

License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee

Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

Milwaukee Police Department Adopts SOP Modification Prohibiting Facial Coverings – A Victory for Increased Transparency Under Council’s ICE Out Framework

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Shooting at Mt Sinai Hospital; Suspect Apprehended

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Weekend Shootings, Seek Public’s Help

Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition

Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Early Morning Domestic Shooting on N. 83rd Street

Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner

Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.

Milwaukee Police Officer Charged with Misconduct for Misuse of Flock Technology

Milwaukee DSA, Allies Support ICE Out Plan for Milwaukee

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police

Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings; One Suspect Arrested, Another at Large

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in North 11th Street Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Police Investigate Multiple Overnight Shootings, Seek Public’s Help

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Non-Fatal Shooting on N. Teutonia

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Broad Daylight Shooting on N. 40th Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings; Suspects Remain Unknown

Milwaukee Police Investigate Shooting of 15-Year-Old on Silver Spring Drive

Milwaukee Police Shoot Armed Suspect After High-Speed Chase; Investigation Underway

Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology

Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.

Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy

Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?

California Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Double Shooting on West Port Avenue

Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement

Will work with city to end 'stop-and-frisk' tactics and racial disparities in traffic stops.

Felony Backlog in Milwaukee at Historic High

District Attorney’s Office has more than 10,000 unresolved felony matters.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting; No Suspects Sought

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Non-Fatal Shootings and a Fatal Car Crash on February 15, 2026

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Non-Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old

Milwaukee Police Investigate Friday Evening Shooting on W. Concordia Avenue

ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters

Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.

Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez

Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.

Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology

If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Glenbrook Road Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in February 9th Shooting on W. Leon Terrace

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery

The correct call: MPD decides against facial recognition technology

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’

City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing on W National Ave; Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Fatal Shooting on N. 25th St.

Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend

'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade to Celebrate Local Heroes and Supers Saturday at Red Arrow Parks Slice of Ice Rink

Guests to include Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, costumed superhero characters, and more on Saturday, Feb. 7

Milwaukee Police Pursuit Ends in Fatal Shooting; Investigation Underway

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.

Communication File Seeks Discussion of City Response in Face of Possible Federal Surge

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting and Fatal Crash on North 76th Street

Ald. Peter Burgelis to Host In-District Office Hours for Residents

Serious Concerns Over Milwaukee Police Chiefs Training Trip to Israel

Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip

Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 19 Years’ Imprisonment for Two Armed Carjackings and an Armed Robbery

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen on W. Tallmadge Place

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Saturday Morning Shooting on N 38th

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in N. 3rd Street Drive-By Shooting

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run on North 76th Street

Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed

A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.

Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies

Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.

Tragic Shooting on W. Appleton Avenue: Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects

Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls

City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.

Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar

One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?

Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones

120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.

Milwaukee Police Department Launches Drone as First Responder Pilot Program

Swipe With Caution: Criminals Target Milwaukee Residents Through Dating Apps

Joint Statement from Common Council Members: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 14, 2026

Fatal Milwaukee Crash: Passenger Killed, Driver in Custody After High-Speed Collision

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Fatal Shooting on N. 84th Street

Teen Critically Injured in Milwaukee Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting on West Juneau Avenue

Let’s help catch hit-and-run driver who severely injured a 30-year-old woman on Forest Home near Lincoln

Statement of Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa January 10, 2026

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Friday Night Shooting of Teen

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Shooting and Separate Incident, Seek Public’s Help

The Benefits of Technology for Public Safety: Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to Burglary

In Defense of ICE and Our Law Enforcement Professionals

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in West Keefe Avenue Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Police Arrest Suspect in Wednesday Night Stabbing Investigation

Fatal Collision on West Morgan Ave: Milwaukee Police Investigate 21-Year-Old Driver in Custody