MPD Transition to New Firearm

MILWAUKEE, WI— In January of this year, the Milwaukee Police Department began the transition of replacing our firearm due to concerns from our members and the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA). MPD examined those concerns and after consulting with Mayor Johnson, the Common Council, Fire and Police Commission and the City Attorney’s Office we were able to acquire a new platform.

Over the past several months, our sworn members transitioned to the Glock. Our members received training to become familiar with the new platform. The majority of the Sig Sauer P320 are no longer in circulation.

We are proud to announce that currently, 1,489 out of our 1,572 sworn members have completed the transition to the Glock. Members that are out on leave will complete the transition once they return to duty.

MPD appreciates all the diligent work of everyone involved in the process of acquiring the new firearm.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.