Leon W. Todd, III

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Report Finds Issues with Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission

A 'rubber stamp' for police? Report comes as FPC power getting reduced.

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

New Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body

Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.

What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?

See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.

Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD

City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.

New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters

Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.

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.

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

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

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.

Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers

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

Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days

Police union sues over change.

MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study

But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.

Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers

MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.

Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board

City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.

Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees

Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager

Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.

Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission

Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.

Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status

Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board

East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.

Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission

Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.

Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.

Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission

Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC

Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.

Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC

Human trafficking victims advocate would replace longtime Fire & Police commissioner Ann Wilson.

Police Chief Search Has One Candidate

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.

FPC Restarting Police Chief Search

Jeffrey Norman remains a favorite among some city officials.

Morales Reaches Tentative, $626,000 Settlement With City

Ousted chief won't return to Milwaukee Police Department.

No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th

Demoted police chief Alfonso Morales will return to old job.

Council Okays Huge Change in FPC Board

Majority of Fire & Police commissioners who voted to demote Chief Morales have now been replaced.

Committee Loves New FPC Nominees

Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.

FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests

Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.

Report Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice

City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.

Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care

Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.

Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment

But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.

Why So Many Police Chiefs?

Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?

Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs

Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.

Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep

Committee voted for her without necessary background check.

Committee Backs Leon Todd to Lead FPC

Attorney gets council committee approval to run troubled Fire & Police Commission.

Amanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission

Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.

Public Safety and Health Committee meeting set for Tuesday, December 8th

Agenda includes mayor’s nomination of FPC executive director, appointment and reappointment of FPC board members

Barrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission

Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.

Mayor Names Leon Todd as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission