Milwaukee Police Department

Who Is Most At Risk From Gun Shootings?

The data on Milwaukee tells the story.

Does ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?

Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?

See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are

Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.

Milwaukee Adding Remote Control System To Its 780 Traffic Lights

City hopes to reduce backups, improve safety.

Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities

And some ice skating superheroes.

Milwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City

Advanced Wireless aims to help Irpin get back on its feet.

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

Mayoral Candidate David D. King Responds to the Milwaukee Police Department Report On Crime

Third Annual Downtown Ice CAPE-Ade Returns to Red Arrow Park

Skate with local and national heroes during the third annual Downtown Ice CAPE-ade at Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” rink

Milwaukee Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking

Commissioner Lafayette L. Crump honored as 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to Shooting

Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post

Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.

Milwaukee Homicides Drop 21% in 2023, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

For the first time in four years, Milwaukee doesn't set new record high.

Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools

At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.

MPD Officer Shot

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.

Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns

Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.

Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks

Community members express opposition and concern about anti-trans legislation, four homicides.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Settlement in Clancy vs. City of Milwaukee

Convenience Store Closed By City To Reopen Under New Owner

Amritpal Singh plans Sunshine Supermarket at former site of Chambers East Food Market.

MPD Addresses Issues at the Holt Avenue Park and Ride

Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date

Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.

Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers

One Milwaukee officer and two Bayside officers. 'Very disturbing,' says police ethics expert.

Milwaukee Police Have New Phone Surveillance Technology

ACLU says next generation technology raises serious questions about privacy rights.

Residents invited to 14th District town hall meeting on Sunday, December 3

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

Federal Jury Finds Waukesha Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking

Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules

Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices

Black residents remain far more likely to be stopped while driving, subjected to interview or stop-and-frisk exam.

Milwaukee-area man receives 20 years in federal prison for sex trafficking minors and for transporting child pornography

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.

Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference

Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.

From the 2nd District to the Deer District, city Christmas Tree brings joy to all

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. November 1, 2023

Council Votes To Close HEX Night Club

But the landlord appears to have beaten city to the punch.

FPC Seeks Community Input on Police Officer Recruitment at its Thursday, November 9, 2023, Meeting

Suspects Criminally Charged in Connection to the Homicide of Prince McCree

Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws

Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

National Prescription Drug Take Back

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing

August 25, 2023, Officer Involved Shooting

Black City Residents Still More Likely to Be Stopped, Frisked by Police

Report finds Black drivers 4.5 times more likely to get stopped than white drivers.

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.

Rock On Down To The Bay View Bash

Plus: Run Bambi Run, Music on the Beerline and more.

Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office

But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.

Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.

Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems

A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.

WisDOT, city of Milwaukee urge safe driving in Wisconsin work zones

Council passes resolution seeking state law change allowing MPD to impound vehicles for first reckless driving offense

MUPD completes successful body-worn camera pilot program, implementing body-worn cameras for all officers

Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission

Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.

MPD Granted Re-accreditation from WILEAG

Milwaukee Police Department Officer Involved Shooting

Shooting on Bus Underscores Transit Security Debate

Can county policymakers and MCTS address safety and security challenges?

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

Road Closures for the Republican Debate

MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network

Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.

MPD Launches Community Connect Milwaukee Program Powered by Fusus

Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled

Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.

Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed

Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.

14% of Shooting Victims in Milwaukee This Year Are Under The Age of 17

Percentage has nearly doubled. Police attribute issue to easy access to guns.

New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril

Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains

Common Council adopts resolution creating Bronzeville Safety and Traffic Task Force

Republican Proposal Would Make Wiretaps Easier, But Might Violate Federal Law

Proposal would allow expanded use of pen registers, trap-and-trace devices.

Gun Locks Available at UNCOM Locations

Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades

County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.

After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign

Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."

City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge

Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.

Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development

Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.

Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power

Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.

Federal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police

Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.

City’s Drug-Related Arrests Drop By 67%

5-year decline even as overdose deaths soar. MPD cites change of focus.

A reminder to be safe and respectful during 4th of July celebrations

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy July 3, 2023

Five Milwaukee Men Federally Indicted for Involvement in Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax

And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'

Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration

Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?

MPD Investigates Sextuple Shooting

African American Roundtable Relaunches LiberateMKE Campaign for Fifth Budget Cycle

Organization Announces It Is Transferring Campaign to Community, Introduces New Leadership Team

Milwaukee Police Department Community Briefing May 5, 2023, Officer Involved Shootings

The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Grants $370,000 to Summer of Healing Awardees

City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023

But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

MPD Adds an Additional Offense to the Online Reporting System

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

Milwaukee Felon Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and related Firearms Offenses

Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future

Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.

Body Found In A Vehicle That Was Towed

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Homicide

New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC

Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.

Marquette University Police Department announces body-worn camera pilot program, full adoption anticipated in fall 2023

Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers

Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.

$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)