Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge

Additional suspects criminally charged in connection to homicide of beloved community member

Suspect arrested for pointing and aiming a long gun at protesters

How Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?

Audit pending. Officials hope all security costs of convention are reimbursed by federal government.

MPD Implements the Reckless Driving Reduction Initiative to Combat Reckless Driving

MPD investigates incident involving federal agents

County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders

$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee for Approving Cassandra Libal’s Appointment as Director of the Office of Emergency Management

120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning

The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?

Suspect criminally charged in connection to homicide of beloved community member

Two officers separated from the Milwaukee Police Department due to officer misconduct

Officer Accused Of Reckless Homicide Resigns

Michael Mattioli pleaded not guilty yesterday in death of Joel Acevedo and has resigned from police department.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Cassandra Libal as Director of the Office of Emergency Management

All Parking Regulations Resume September 14th

Enforcement of most regulations was suspended in March amid pandemic.

Joel Acevedo deserves justice

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 3, 2020

Criminal charges issued against the suspect involved in the homicide of Community Service Officer Naeem Sarosh

MPD grieves the death of Community Service Officer Naeem Sarosh

MPD Community Service Officer Fatally Shot

"Neighbor dispute" led to killing of civilian officer with police department. Suspect is 65-year-old male.

The Milwaukee Police Department mourns the death of a Community Service Officer

Milwaukee’s south side loses beloved community member

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez August 31, 2020

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.

Budget Process Kicks Off On Wednesday

Virtual hearing Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor will outline city's financial situation.

5 Qualities Next Police Chief Must Have

Empathy, efficiency, accountability needed from Milwaukee’s next chief.

Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC

But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.

March Against Mass Incarceration During COVID-19

Protesters derided the conditions in jails and prisons, especially during the pandemic.

Morales Starts Process To Sue City

Chief filed to retire on August 12th

New Dashboard Tracking Shootings in Milwaukee

New public view into crime data comes as city sees homicide surge.

Latinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit

Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.

Online, Interactive Dashboards Analyze Data on Homicides and Nonfatal Shootings in City of Milwaukee

Local Activists Plan DNC Demonstration

They've been holding "banner drops" to support families of victims of police killings.

DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent

Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.

You Can Help City Balance Its Budget

Residents can take survey, use simulation tool to fix $53 million structural deficit.

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.

Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget

MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.

Milwaukee Police Department launches the “ReWaukee Project”

Police Cuts Could Hit Minority Officers

Milwaukee Police Department’s Black and Hispanic officers tend to have less seniority.

It’s time for the MPD and FPC to move forward

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 7, 2020

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls for Stop and Frisk Compliance, Community Input In Search for Milwaukee Police Chief After Morales’ Demotion

Bronzeville Week final stretch includes Sleepover for Education, drive-in movie

Statement by Acting Chief Michael Brunson

Police Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted

Accused of unbecoming behavior and lying. Morales' attorney says it's a ploy to distract from problems at commission.

Broken Systems, Broken Promises

MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020

Milwaukee Police provide an Executive Overview of July 20, 2020 Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission Directives

MPD Defends Tear Gas Use In New Video

Video released as part of complying with 11 directives issued to Chief Alfonso Morales.

Milwaukee Police release video detailing the use of chemical agents during six civil disturbance incidents

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.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies and Unlawful Possession of Firearms

MPD releases inaugural newsletter to improve community relationships

8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD

Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.

Aldrete Discusses FPC’s Turbulent Year

The outgoing executive director blames City Hall, critics for current environment.

March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981

62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.

Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents

But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.

Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving

City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force contains strategies to combat problem.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Arson of Duplex

Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows

Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.

The Curious Campaign of Michele Bryant

Why is a Democratic state senator’s chief of staff running against another Democratic senator?

Milwaukee Man Indicted for Arson Causing Injury to a Firefighter at 40th & Lloyd Incident

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing May 5, 2020, Officer Involved Shooting

Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?

Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.

Resolution requiring MPD members to issue business cards to be before the Council

Can Police Be Defunded?

Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.

Special Public Safety and Health Committee meeting set for Monday, July 27

Agenda to include communication about federal intervention in Milwaukee

How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?

Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.

Citizen Group Unhappy with MPD’s Community-Oriented Policing

Community Collaborative Commission says MPD's latest report falls short of recommendations.

Common Council opposes divisive and unwanted federal action in Milwaukee

MPD responds to reported deployment of federal agents in Milwaukee

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.

ACLU of Wisconsin To Milwaukee Common Council: “No Weapons of War for Milwaukee Police Department”

State DOJ Rejects Records Request on Police

What actions are police in Milwaukee, other cities taking against protesters? Open records request rejected.

Two-year-old girl shot, killed last night

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 22, 2020

Here Are Chief Morales’ Marching Orders

Read all 11 directives, ranging from a COVID-19 mask policy to attending every commission meeting.

ACLU of Wisconsin Comments on Proposed Tear Gas, Pepper Spray Policy Changes, Lawsuit Update in New Requirements for Police Chief Morales

Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair

Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.

Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side

Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

Taking Back Our Streets

Reckless driving plagues the city. An new coalition of concerned citizens wants your suggestions.

We Are Here MKE Initiative Seeks Community Partner Commitment to Racial Equity

Who Has Power Over Chief Morales?

Given the shambles at the Fire & Police Commission the answer may be nobody.

MPD officer involved in critical incident

ACLU of Wisconsin Criticizes Off-Duty Officer’s Assault on Photographers and Milwaukee Police Department’s Response

MPD Officer Shot

Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate

Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."

Milwaukee Cares Mask Ordinance to Go into Effect July 16

The School Policing Blindspot

Why a program of police meeting with students at MPS was a failure.

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.

Tosa Alderwoman Calls for Firing Officer

First official in Wauwatosa to support firing of Joseph Mensah, who was involved in three total shootings.

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

The Tale of Two Milwaukees

Oft-used phrase helps explain the disinvestment in Black neighborhoods.

How Many Police Live Where They Work?

In Milwaukee, it's about half, in some places it's far less.

Police accountability and justice take a step forward with FPC charges against Officer Mattioli

Milwaukee Alderwomen urge state action on additional police reform

MPD investigates an incident involving a noose

Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?

Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?

Selection of next executive director of the Fire and Police Commission must involve community and must be transparent

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Caviler Johnson

Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands

Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

Mask Mandate Passes Committee

Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.