Andrew Wagner

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.

Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns

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

Statement From Milwaukee Police Association President Andrew Wagner

Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power

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

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

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

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

Police Union Blasts Video Releases

Assails 'reckless' FPC rule requiring video of any critical incident released to victim’s family in 48 hours, to public in 15 days.

Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days

Police union sues over change.

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect

Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.

Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents

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

How Will Evers, Michels Handle Crime?

Challenger hammering key issue for Republicans, independents. What solutions does each candidate for governor offer?

Police Union Sues City, Wants All Its Guns Replaced

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

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

“After speaking with Tim Michels, it’s clear he shares our same vision for a safer Milwaukee,” said Milwaukee Police Association President Andrew Wagner.Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

Firefighters Union Approves Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement

Voluntary agreement similar to ones adopted by city's police unions.

Police Union Adopts Vaccine-or-Mask Rule

Unvaccinated officers face termination for failure to comply with mask requirement. Union not happy.

Fire and Police Commission has more power than the State Legislature

MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement

Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force

City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.