Milwaukee police officer recruitment, FPC changes announced

Milwaukee will launch a new round of police officer recruitment Friday, May 19. The FPC is making changes to the process going forward.

Milwaukee Police Department joins HOPE kit initiative
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Milwaukee police want drugs off the street, but more than that, they want people to not die of overdose. Now, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is a partner with the HOPE kit initiative.

Milwaukee police bodycam release, judge puts new policy on hold

A Judge put a recently approved Milwaukee Police Department policy about the release of critical incident video on hold Friday, May 12.

MPD Spring Merit Awards: Shots fired in District 5, combat awards issued

They take an oath to serve and protect, and on Wednesday night, May 10, dozens of Milwaukee police officers were recognized for going above and beyond in the line of duty last MPD hosted its Spring Merit Awards.

MPD officer pointed service weapon at woman while off duty: complaint

A Milwaukee police officer is now charged with two misdemeanors, accused of pointing his service weapon at an ex-girlfriend while off duty in January.

Milwaukee police in city schools; element of GOP shared revenue plan

It is a debate about what it takes to keep your schools safe. If Republicans get their wish, Milwaukee police head back to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony; 'We carry you with us'

The Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held on Friday, May 5 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Former MPD Officer Mattioli's trial delayed again

The homicide trial of former Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli was delayed again Thursday, May 4.

Milwaukee police bodycam release procedure; lawsuit against new policy

A new Milwaukee Police Department policy that speeds up the release of body camera video from critical incidents went into effect Monday.

Brewers honor fallen MPD Officer Jerving: 'He would love it'
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The Milwaukee Brewers paid tribute fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving at AmFam Field on Tuesday. He was killed in the line of duty in February.

Milwaukee $150M 2024 budget gap, doomsday scenarios proposed
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The city of Milwaukee faces a major budget gap in 2024, and it?s expected to grow. The Common Council Steering and Rules Committee asked leaders of the city?s three largest departments not funded by grants or fees to come up with doomsday scenarios for cuts.?

Milwaukee police bodycam release; union files lawsuit against city

A new Milwaukee Police Department policy would speed up the release of body camera video. The Milwaukee Police Association is suing the city.

Joel Acevedo death; family sues MPD employees, current and former, for $15M

The family of Joel Acevedo filed a lawsuit against current and former employees of the Milwaukee Police Department in connection with the death of Acevedo in April 2020.

Joel Acevedo death; family suing Milwaukee Police Department for $15M
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The family of Joel Acevedo is filing a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department and police officers in connection with the death of Acevedo in April 2020. They are demanding damages in excess of $15 million.

51 Milwaukee police recruits graduate, 20% women

Fifty-one Milwaukee police recruits graduated Thursday at the Milwaukee Police Academy.

Milwaukee police shooting, chase; video from 91st and Silver Spring

Milwaukee police released a community briefing, including body camera video, related to a fatal officer-involved shooting near 91st and Silver Spring.