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MPD redesigns website
MPD redesigns website
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) announced on Monday, Feb. 4 the launch of a new website -- MPDGuardians.com. It's part of a pledge to be more transparent with the public, and build police-community relations.
Officials with MPD said the hope is that this website, coupled with other promises like releasing body camera footage in officer-involved shootings, will go a long way toward building public trust.
"The Milwaukee Police Department is shifting from the militaristic view we had before -- that individuals had of us, before -- to the guardian's mindset," said Sgt. Sheronda Grant, MPD spokeswoman.
Sgt. Sheronda Grant
The new site, which will be updated daily, has four components, including Guardians, Districts, Source and Resources. Officials said each component provides the user with relevant and valuable information, showcasing the variety of services MPD officers provide to the Milwaukee community.
"Crime trends, as far as what's occurring in the neighborhoods -- non-fatal shootings, homicides, things of that nature," said Sgt. Grant.
The site offers profiles of officers who go above and beyond, even when off-duty. It is part of Chief Alfonso Morales' goal to be more transparent with the public by showcasing the diversity of the force while being transparent with facts and statistics. It's an effort to strengthen the relationship between MPD and the people they serve.
"We need to engage with this community and gain their trust," said Chief Morales.
"Without the people in the community, we can't do our job effectively," said Sgt. Grant.
Sgt. Grant issued the following statement on this new website:
MPDGuardians.com was created in partnership with Cramer-Krasselt. It launched on Nov. 16, 2018.