Milwaukee police bodycam release procedure; awaiting decision

A decision is expected between now and the end of March in the ongoing debacle over releasing body camera footage of critical incidents involving Milwaukee police officers.

Milwaukee police squad crash near Howell and Bradley

A Milwaukee Police Department squad was involved in a crash with an MCTS on Friday night, March 15. It happened near Howell Avenue and Bradley Avenue.

Milwaukee police officers hurt, car drove through barricade: video

The Milwaukee Police Department released video on Feb. 22 that shows woman drive through a barricade and hit a squad. Two officers were hurt.

Milwaukee fundraiser honors Peter Jerving, raises funds for D.C. trip

There was a fundraiser to honor fallen officer Peter Jerving and to help Milwaukee officers go to National Police Week in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Milwaukee police officer hiring event, attendees learn about career

The Milwaukee Police Department held a hiring event on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Safety Academy. People were able to apply on site, if interested.

Milwaukee police, firefighters ice skate with community downtown

Milwaukee's downtown Ice CAPE-ade returned to the Red Arrow Park Slice of Ice on Saturday. Police and firefighters skated with the community.

Milwaukee police squad crash, department releases video

The Milwaukee Police Department has released video from a 2023 hit-and-run crash that injured an officer. It happened near 35th and Meinecke.

MPD officer charged with child abuse in court; has lengthy record

The Milwaukee police officer charged with felony child abuse was back in court on Monday, Feb. 5, but this is not the first time the officer is facing serious allegations.

Milwaukee Police Academy graduation, new officers sworn in

The city of Milwaukee welcomed a group of new police officers to the force Thursday night. Dozens of recruits were sworn in.

Glendale shooting: Milwaukee officer injured, man pleads guilty

A Milwaukee man accused in connection to a 2023 police shooting outside a Glendale hotel reached a plea agreement with prosecutors Thursday, Feb. 1.

Milwaukee police release bodycam video
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Milwaukee police released body camera video of a police shooting incident from Dec. 7, 2023.

Milwaukee police officer child abuse, strangulation charges filed

A Milwaukee police officer is charged with felony child abuse and suffocation and strangulation. Frank Williams is currently suspended by MPD.

Judge to rule on MPD video release policy in March

A judge is expected to issue her decision involving a lawsuit over the Milwaukee Police Department’s video release policy when people are injured or killed involving police officers.

Milwaukee officer arrested, child abuse investigation

A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested and suspended as part of a child abuse investigation, the department announced Thursday.

Milwaukee police officer shot, man accused headed to trial

A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and seriously injuring a police officer during a Jan. 2 standoff is headed to trial after pleading not guilty.

Milwaukee police squad crash, 2 officers injured, driver arrested

Two Milwaukee police officers were injured after their squad was involved in a crash on the city's north side on Saturday night, Jan. 13.

Milwaukee police in-custody death, officer reaches plea deal

One of the two Milwaukee police officers criminally charged in connection to an inmate death reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Jan. 4.

RNC 2024: Milwaukee police mobile command purchase request

The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3 requested permission to buy a new mobile command center.