Milwaukee Police Department

Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers

MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.

MPD Commits to Advance Women in Policing by Pledging to the National 30 x 30

Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle

2018 incident involving intoxicated mother mishandled by police and city sued.

Milwaukee Crime Stoppers pays $11,000 reward to anonymous tipster who helped police arrest wanted homicide suspect

Marcus Center Unveils New Grounds

Kiley-grove replacement designed to provide more access, host more events.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Revel Bar Serves 10-Day Suspension

Common Council issued suspension to the Bay View bar based on noise complaints, security incident.

African American Roundtable Releases Statement on Milwaukee’s ‘Status Quo’ 2023 Proposed Budget

2nd District Common Council Race

Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.

Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission

Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.

2022 City Christmas Tree hails from the 10th District

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 1, 2022

Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order

2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.

Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents

Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

September 2, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

September 13, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff

Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff

But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.

Senator Baldwin Helps Secure a $16.3 Million Investment in Madison and Milwaukee Police Departments

Grants will help police departments hire new officers, provide crisis intervention training, support community policing, and increase access to mental health resources

Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again

Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Homicide

Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv

Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.

Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee

But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.

Deal Struck To Allow Pabst To Operate Historic Mansion as Venue

Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.

Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases

And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.

Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023

Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.

Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority

But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.

MPD Launches an Online Reporting System

Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving

New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.

What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?

Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?

Recipients of Alert Neighbor Program funds to be announced October 24

MPD Towed over 100 Vehicles Since the New Tow Policy Went into Effect

Suspect Vehicle Crashes during Police Pursuit

MPD Officer Struck by Vehicle

Senator Baldwin Visits Milwaukee, Mequon to Discuss Investments in Community Safety and Conservation

Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections

While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting

Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem

Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.

MPD and the City of Milwaukee Launches the Safe Place Program

Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished

Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.

Hyundai security kit to prevent car thefts should be offered free of charge

Gov. Evers Announces Next Budget to Include $91.4 Million Increase for Shared Revenue to Support Statewide Public Safety

Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing August 11, 2022, Officer Involved Shooting

Near West Side Partners Celebrates 7 Years of Work

Coalition of anchor institutions works to improve neighborhoods west of Downtown.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.7 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Programs and Emergency and Homelessness Shelter Services

Investment will help make additional services available for families and individuals at risk

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

MPD Struggles Identifying Source of Crime Guns

Police Department does not maintain a data set on origin of thousands of confiscated firearms.

Joint Statement from the Mayor, FPC and MPD

Police Union Sues City, Wants All Its Guns Replaced

Suit says MPD's SIG Sauger guns inadvertently fired three times, twice injuring officers.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager

Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.

Council Approves Paying Four Settlements

Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.

Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board

City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.

County Medical Examiner Abruptly Retires

Dr. Brian Peterson, who faced some controversies, leaves without making a statement.

Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board

Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.

Number of Police in State at 15-Year Low

Steady decline in numbers since 2008.

Milwaukee Eighth in Nation for Vehicle Thefts

Two years ago Milwaukee was 66th.

Brady Street Shootings Raise Concerns

Third major shooting in area in three months worries some in the neighborhood.

Family of Man Who Fell From Bridge Plans To Sue City

Attorney for family of Richard Dujardin, who died falling from Kilbourn Avenue bridge, seeking eyewitnesses, video evidence.

Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees

Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.

Long Chase, Downtown Shootout Leads To Death of Homicide Suspect

Southside traffic stop results in chase that ends at Water Street bar district.

Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines

Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.

Lime Scooters Return to Milwaukee

Formal launch event for all operators Friday.

MPD Officer Struck by Gunfire

Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen

Some parallels with past shootings by police.

A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths

78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.

Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem

Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.

Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine

Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.

Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns

The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month

Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.

Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat

Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.

Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race

Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.

23 Homes Receiving Free Repairs in Lindsay Heights

500 volunteers will make $300,000 worth of repairs and upgrades.

MPD Receives a Donation of Locks from The Master Lock Company

Phone Scam Alert of Individual that Claims to be a Law Enforcement Officer

Milwaukee County Sheriff Race

Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.

2nd District Common Council Race

Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.

Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers

MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.

Civil Lawsuit Issued Against an Egregious Reckless Driver

Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall

More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Police Sending Body Armor To Ukraine

Sister city Irpin will receive donations of disused protective equipment.

Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office

Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.

MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving

MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

June 6, 2022, Squad Car Collision

New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns

Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.

Milwaukee Police Department Announces New Traffic Safety Initiatives

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit

While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.

Milwaukee Police Department Receives Over 200 REACH-A-Child™ First Responder Bags, Thanks to $11,000 Grant from AT&T Foundation

Program provides free books to help comfort children in crisis

How Milwaukee Police Do Cell Phone Surveillance

A log of 227 investigations reveals how MPD phone surveillance works.

Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission

Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.

What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?

$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.

Milwaukee Police Department Rolls out Operation Save-A-Casing

Applications now being accepted for Alert Neighbor Program

MPD Launches Community Oriented Policing Community Engagement Sessions

MPD’s Mid-Year Review

City Making Progress on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian