Milwaukee Police Department

A Call For Proactive Community-based Violence Prevention

In 2017, there have been 66 homicides in Milwaukee.

Still Fighting for Equality

A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.

The Mystery of Immigration Controversy

Why the change in police policy, why the lack of “transparency,” why all the furor?

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.

Help Offered for South Side Prostitutes

Police, county partner with Benedict Center to combat growing prostitution problem.

FPC Directive on MPD pursuit policy appropriate, necessary

News release and related documents from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Standing tall when it counts

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - July 14, 2017

Council Members Blast Chief Flynn

Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.

EXPO Launches Campaign to Close Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)

Leaders of the #CloseMSDF Campaign Call on Governor Walker to Save Lives and Save Money by Closing MSDF

Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict

Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.

Supervisor Moore Omokunde Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting

'Like my constituents, I want answers.'

Sheriff Candidate Lives In Style

Earnell Lucas, head of MLB security has lovely, $621,000 East Side home.

Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement

Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.

30 Homes On One Block Repaired

Clark Square area work by Revitalize Milwaukee, fixing 1,700 homes in 15 years.

Kansas City, KS reverses pursuit policy to address “skyrocketing crime

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 15, 2017

Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death

Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?

City, County Public Safety Agreement Wins Approval

Mayor Barrett, County Executive Abele announce partnership to improve public safety

Fire and Police Commission Releases Report on Police Vehicle Pursuits

There were 306 vehicle pursuits in 2016, the most recorded since 2002.

Governor Walker Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Time to create new local sales tax for public safety Statement

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - May 10, 2017

What we need: A broad and holistic approach focused on prevention

Statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 9, 2017

A safe summer in Milwaukee is within reach

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton May 4, 2017

The perfect storm: It could be one bad summer

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan April 27, 2017

Thirteen Council members demand action from MPD, FPC

Seek re-prioritization of traffic enforcement, immediate review of no pursuit policy

A bad day that worsened by the hour

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan April 19, 2017

City’s commitment to police reforms persists in the face of flagging federal interest

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton April 7, 2017

Praying for the Zyszkiewicz family and hoping for justice

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 24, 2017

A citywide effort is needed to quell Milwaukee’s senseless violence

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton March 24, 2017

Murder of city worker hits close to home

Statement from Alderman Tony Zielinski March 24, 2017

The City of Milwaukee mourns a dedicated civil servant

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez March 23, 2017

Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP

City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.

Chisholm For Governor?

Will District Attorney run against Walker? DA's son encourages speculation.

Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park Celebrates Reopening

Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club has reopened, more renovations on the way.

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

Milwaukee Bucks and Daktronics Announce Pair of New Community Initiatives

Partnership with Milwaukee Police Department will return Bucks basketball cards to the community; Daktronics will also provide six new scoreboards for area youth centers

2017 Neighborhood Cleanup Box Program

Neighborhood groups are encouraged to use these containers to clean up and beautify their communities.

ACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police

Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.

ACLU Challenges Milwaukee Police Department’s Unconstitutional Stop-and-Frisk Program Conducted Without Reasonable Suspicion and Based on Racial Profiling

For the Last Eight Years, the Milwaukee Police Department Has Subjected Tens of Thousands of Innocent People to Unconstitutional Stops and Frisks, Disrupting Their Daily Lives Because They Are Black or Latino

Two more shootings – when will Milwaukee wake up?

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan February 20, 2017

Youth Share Stories of Gun Violence

Neighborhood House helps teens deal with the impacts of gun violence.

Milwaukee County’s Approach to Mental Health Reform is a National Success Story

In a series of interviews spanning several months, Buzzfeed documented the work of Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division clinicians Tai Hooper and Hendriel Anderson.

City sues to shut down properties linked to drugs, prostitution

Landlord allegedly knew widespread illegal activities were taking place

“Day Without Immigrants, Refugees” Planned

Local immigrants, advocates ramping up opposition to Trump executive orders.

Milwaukee Public Schools, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Bucks to announce the return of Midnight Basketball League

Milwaukee Public Schools will host three 10-week Midnight Leagues at Bradley Tech.

North Side Area’s Crime Declines 30%

Residents’ efforts, community policing helped transform Amani neighborhood.

City Approves $110,000 Settlement

Suit filed charging excessive police force in ugly 2012 incident.

Safe Zones Project Sees Success

Community policing helped homicides, shootings decline in two neighborhoods.

Surveillance cameras, alley lighting to continue with Potawatomi grant

The grant will help continued funding for surveillance cameras monitoring business and residential areas.

County Wants Citizen Input on Health Facility

New behavioral facility on North Side will provide mental health care 24 hours a day.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces $4.1 Million HUD Grant to Help Fund County’s Efforts on Homelessness

An increase of more than $580,000 over last year’s award.

The 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation appoints Cheryl Blue as its new Executive Director

The Corridor is a 25 year old nonprofit organization that works to restore and maintain the economic vitality of Milwaukee’s industrial corridor.

Spotlight on Milwaukee County Workers: Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Honors Employees Making a Difference

County Executive Abele is putting the spotlight on employees who have gone above and beyond to give back to our community and make a difference.

Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing

DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.

Santa Rampage A Huge Success

Sea of red 17 blocks long as thousands bicycle North Ave. from Tosa to the Beerline.

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data

Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system

The Problem of Prostitution

Greenfield Ave. is the city’s hub for sex trade, where prostitutes, residents are victimized.

Pres. Hamilton blasts council members for divisive and irresponsible press release

Statement of President Ashanti Hamilton November 17, 2016

Protests and Play-Doh therapy? Enough already!

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 11, 2016

Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform

Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?

Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines

73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.

Mayor Barrett Launches Violence Prevention Planning Process

Comprehensive planning process aimed at reducing violence, guiding citywide investment begins

Safe & Sound Announces Neighborhood Team Expansion to North Milwaukee Neighborhoods

As with any major expansion, Safe & Sound completed a new fundraising campaign to expand into the new district.

Joint letter to DA John Chisholm

Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm

Time for DA to release the video footage of MPD fatal shooting

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy October 28, 2016

Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops

Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.

Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently

Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently

String of daytime burglaries prompts warnings from Ald. Lewis, MPD

Throughout the last month, around a dozen burglaries have been reported in the general area north of W. Mill Road and N. 84th Street.

Tour Highlights Sherman Park

Common Ground has redeveloped 75 homes in the area, tour highlighted many of the homes.

Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions

State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón

Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff

Both men were handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon.

Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan

We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”

Two MPD officers to receive honors for heroic actions while off duty

“The selfless actions of Detective Ayala and Officer Acevedo speak volumes about their sense of duty and their caring about the wellbeing of their fellow citizens.”

Milwaukee County Receives $2.4 Million Grant from SAMHSA to Support Housing First Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness

When Will Sherman Park Curfew End?

Youth in area say they have nowhere to go. Sheriff Clarke won’t say when it will be lifted.

State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith

“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen

Far North Side police begin crackdown on late night drag racers

“Unfortunately, this sort of activity has been on the rise lately”

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.

MPD and DA must vigorously pursue charges following threats to officer

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan August 17, 2016

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Responds to the Recent Tragic Events in the Sherman Park Community

Now, in the aftermath, it is time to find solutions to people’s frustrations and rebuild business.

The only path to justice involves peace and patience

Statement of President Ashanti Hamilton August 15, 2016

Police Outreach to Teens a Failure

Violence over weekend dramatizes issue. School board called for changes in outreach program.

Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?

Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.

City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence

Local leaders call for comprehensive solution to gun violence in Milwaukee.

Alderman Witkowski invites residents to National Night Out event

National Night Out invitation from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Support the Blue Day rally to feature President Hamilton, Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski

“I urge citizens to come out and show their support for our brave officers,” said Alderman Bob Donovan.

Mayor Barrett and MPD Celebrate National Night Out

Neighborhood Events to Take Place across City

City Takes Stance Against Panhandling

Ald. Witkowski's initiative urges people to give to charitable groups, not panhandlers.

Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct

Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.

Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council