Milwaukee Police Department

$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing

Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.

MPD Launches the Milwaukee Police Athletic League (MPAL)

MPD Joins the Hope Kit Initiative

W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock

Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.

Two Milwaukee County Residents Sentenced in Water Street Shooting

May 12, 2023

Special Ways To Celebrate Mom

Skip the bottomless mimosas and try one of these options.

MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers

City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?

MPD Pursues Re-accreditation from WILEAG, Invites Public Comment

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Tosa Protest Assails Federal Court Decision Exonerating Police

Many of marchers were on Wauwatosa police's 'target list' they say was illegal.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins

Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.

Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?

Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.

Milwaukee Police Department Addresses an Alleged Internal Memo

City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments

Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.

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.

Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days

Police union sues over change.

New, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available

New permit structure is easier in three key ways.

MPD Transition to New Firearm

MPD’s First-Quarter Review

Supervisor Martin, Alderman Westmoreland to Host Community Forum on Parks and Neighborhood Safety

Forum will focus on Kops, Cooper, and Nash Park communities

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

City would house additional officers from across the state and country.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Bank Robberies, Illegal Firearm Possession, and Conspiracy to Retaliate Against an Informant.

Milwaukee Police Department Addresses Our Officer’s Interaction with Bobbie Lou Schoeffling

MPD honors 911 Telecommunicators and Dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunications

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

February 21, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing February 7, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting

Traffic Citations in City Down 54% Since 2017

Dropping from 71,402 citations issued in 2017 to 33,105 in 2022. Why?

Bar Licensing Issues Causes Council Floor Fight

Milwaukee's recent court losses on tavern suspensions causing mounting frustratiion.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform

Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Advocates Push for Evidence-Based Bail Laws

Calling for risk assessment tools, opposing Republican bail ballot referendum.

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative

20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.

MPD Unveils Violent Crime Reduction Plan

44-page plan calls for community outreach, expanded police force and youth engagement.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to the Homicide of Cashay B. Henderson

**Statement of Thanks**

From Common Council President José G. Pérez March 3, 2023

Brewers Launch Hometown Champions Award Honoring Wisconsin’s First Responders; Fallen MPD Officer to be First Recipient

New Program Recognizes First Responders for Their Selfless Service; Brewers to Honor Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving Posthumously as its Inaugural Recipient

MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study

But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.

Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death

Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.

Will Police Officers Return to MPS Schools?

Activist groups oppose proposal, reportedly being discussed by MPD and school district.

Police staffing study provides array of valuable recommendations

Joint statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez and Public Safety and Health Committee Chair Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Officer Shoots, Kills 31-Year-Old Man

Video posted on social media Tuesday shows officers allegedly dragging the victim's body.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Software Update Could End ‘The Kia Boyz’

Free software fix by auto manufacturers could help end epidemic of auto theft in Milwaukee.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Cold Case 1990 Homicide

Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee

30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.

City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000

Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Police Officer

Slain officer Peter Jerving served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 4 years.

$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest

Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Peter Jerving

County Mental Health Emergency Center Now Open

What you need to know about using its services.

Superheroes and A Touch of Arendelle On Tap For Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” Rink

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade and “Broadway Skates” featuring Disney’s FROZEN among the themed skating events for February

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

MPD Mourns the Death of Officer Peter E.C. Jerving

Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

A Statement From Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball RE: The Line Of Duty Death Of Milwaukee Police Officer

Milwaukee Police Association Statement

MPD Mourns The Death of An Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Statement from the Milwaukee Police Department.

Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Red Light Cameras Would Help Milwaukee Curb Reckless Driving

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Residents Invited To 14th District Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 11

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is inviting area residents to attend the first District 14 town hall meeting of 2023 on Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 a.m.

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing December 20, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting

Officer involved shooting that occurred on Monday, December 20, 2022, on the 3300 block of West Wells Street.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces State of the Union Guest

Moore will welcome former Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown

Brieon Green’s Family Questions Video, Transparency of Sheriff

Video of Green's suicide and deputy sheriffs handling of him incomplete, they charge.

Joint Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman and Director of Office of Violence Prevention Ashanti Hamilton

Milwaukee Marathon Could Return, Sort Of

New course, no full marathon race and opposition from at least one council member.

MPD Received Donation to Purchase Ballistic Shields for Patrol Officers

MPD and Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office Announce the Addition of a Community Prosecutor to Police District Six

Suspects Criminally Charged in Connection to a Shots Fired at Officers Incident

Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022

Other serious crimes down 15%.

City, County Will Study Merging Services

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change

City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'

Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In

Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Christmas Eve Homicide

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court

Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.

Red Cross, Peyton Manning huddle up for a lifesaving play this January

Those who come to give blood or platelets during National Blood Donor Month will be entered to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing November 14, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker

Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.

Three Individuals Charged in Relation to Murder of Postal Employee

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit

Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.

Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

Milwaukee Police Department Officer Involved Shooting

Baking Classes Return to Honeypie

Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.

City Closes Mitchell Street Restaurant

Milwaukee Unified Soul shuttered after only a year in business.

County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented

26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide

MPD Announces Updates Regarding ABLE Training and New Firearm

Statement Regarding Northridge Lake Tragedy

Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson

Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.

Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver

LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years

Civil Lawsuit Issued Against an Egregious Reckless Driver

City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits

One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.

Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes

Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.

Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record

For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.