Milwaukee Police Department

Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee

Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.

A clear choice moving forward for Milwaukee crime victims

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 8, 2024

Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Continues to Reap Act 12 Benefits, But Fiscal Challenges Remain

Proposed 2025 city budget includes bright spots, but future challenges point to need to find savings

City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers

Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.

Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success

Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.

SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO

Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'

Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services

See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Satin Doll’s Lounge Will Be Demolished

Famed tavern had 'crazy' owner with connections to Duke Ellington, David Byrne and Frank Balistrieri.

Former City of Milwaukee Employee Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Mayor Calls On MPS To Add Police, Fulfill Agreement

Milwaukee schools have defied state law requiring district to put 25 police officers in city schools

MPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in an Elder Abuse Incident

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to the Office Involved Shooting

MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools

Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Three-Time Federal Defendant Sentenced to 12 Years’ Imprisonment

Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?

Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.

Letter to the Community from Chief Jeffrey Norman

Clippers & Cops Event Brings Atlanta-Based Officers to Milwaukee for Three Days of Community Engagement

Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters

A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?

MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns

Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.

Milwaukee Police Department Brings Back Brewers Baseball Cards for Youth

Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings to help avoid carjackings

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland August 12, 2024

Youth crime is reaching a tipping point

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez August 8, 2024

Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt

Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Remarks as Delivered

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting – July 9, 2024

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting – June 20th, 2024

Milwaukee Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Machine Gun Conversion Devices and Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Open Letter to Mayor Johnson – Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?

Investigation Involving an MPD Squad and Fatal Crash

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on Dineen Park Shooting

7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone

Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.

MPD Statement Regarding Outside Agency Officer Assignments

Police-involved shooting under review

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez July 17, 2024

Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault

Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.

Statement regarding the incident at 14th and Vliet yesterday

From Alderman Scott Spiker July 17, 2024

A Statement from Chief Elaine R. Bryant

A very public concern about private parties

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks

He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.

Coalition to March on RNC, City Reach Last Minute Deal

Coalition and City reach agreement on march routing through RNC security perimiter.

Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC

And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.

MPD Clarifies Investigation of the Tragic Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell

Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Statement Re: D’Vontaye Mitchell

Join us for a Special Event

A Healing Sound bath, Rain Garden Refresh and Art in the Park

MPD Announces the Milwaukee Police Administration Building Will be Closed to the Public During the RNC

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Reckless Driving Claims Multiple Lives on Oklahoma Ave. Thursday Morning

Statement from Alderman Peter Burgelis June 20, 2024

Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief

Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns

'Our history, our culture, our village' is the theme for 53rd annual celebration in Milwaukee.

Democrats Look to Use Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Comment Against Him

DNC launches billboards across Milwaukee with quote, Biden campaign creates t-shirt.

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Milwaukee Police hosting Brat with a Cop Pop- up Community Engagement Series to Connect with Communit

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.

The Salvation Army To Distribute Donuts On National Donut Day

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data

Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.

RNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training

Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Honors Nettles, Community Members and Organizations

MVP Salute to Youth, presented by Associated Bank, raised $1.23 Million for Milwaukee’s youth

Milwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week

Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'

ACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance

Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.

Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate

Number of Milwaukee Police Officers Declined 16% in 5 Years

Down from 1,900 officers in 2019 to 1,600 today, but will soon rise.

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

March 24th, 2024, Officer Involved Shooting

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

MPD Officer Shot

City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC

Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.

Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses

Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

Waukesha Man Sentenced to 30 Years’s Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Human Remains Found on Lake Michigan Shoreline, Believed to be that of Murdered Milwaukee Woman

Homicides in Milwaukee Down Nearly 50% in 2 Years

Numbers continue to decline since pandemic but officials say more work still needed.

Following Referendum, MPS Cuts Trauma Specialists in 53206 ZIP Code

Leaving only half of trauma specialists at schools in city's highest poverty area.

300 Wisconsin Officers Fired or Forced Out Are Back on Job

Milwaukee and Waukesha have re-employed the most such officers.

How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?

Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.

Dominican Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison as Member of Maritime Cocaine-Trafficking Conspiracy

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan “Prince Act” to Expand AMBER Alert System for Missing Kids

Legislation comes in the wake of the tragic disappearances of Prince McCree in Milwaukee and Lily Peters in Chippewa Falls

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC

'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.

No More Free Boat Slips for Police

Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC

Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.