Milwaukee police chase policy under review; city leaders question MPD

It's a debate about whether to chase or not to chase for Milwaukee police. When it comes to those chases, 2025 has been a deadly one for innocent bystanders.

Woman struck by MPD squad, killed
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The family of a woman killed after being hit by an MPD squad still has a lot of questions. Investigators say the 31-year-old was lying in the entrance of an alleyway when she was hit, and the family worries about why she was on the ground in the first place.

Milwaukee street takeovers, police address response challenges

FOX6 News has learned new details about why Milwaukee police had such a hard time getting street takeovers under control on Labor Day Weekend.

Milwaukee police pay: Union protests, activists counter-protest

The Milwaukee police union protested for a pay raise, while an activist group counter-protested to say "no way," in downtown Milwaukee on Friday.

Protests over MPD pay at Milwaukee City Hall
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While members of the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) held a protest on Friday, Sept. 5 at City Hall over contract negotiations ? counter-protesters are making their voices heard.

Former Milwaukee police officer sentenced for abusing baby

A former Milwaukee police officer was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, Sep. 3, for physically abusing his baby in 2023.

Milwaukee police civilian employee charged with election fraud

A former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department has been charged with election fraud, accused of voting in the City of Milwaukee even though she did not live within the city limits.

Milwaukee Police Department S.A.F.E.R. Program launched

The Milwaukee Police Department announced on Monday, Aug. 18 it has implemented a specialized alert program called S.A.F.E.R or Specialized Alerts For Enhanced Response.

Milwaukee police involved in fatal shooting near 60th and Lisbon

Milwaukee police were involved in a fatal shooting on the city's west side on Saturday, Aug. 9. It happened near 60th and Lisbon.

Milwaukee police chase policy; recent fatal crashes spark discussion

Milwaukee police pursuits spiked after a 2017 policy change aimed at curbing reckless driving and people are starting to question policies.

Milwaukee police contract, Republican lawmakers' demand action

Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature have a message for Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson: They want more police officers on the streets.

MPD union, city contract negotiations
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As the Milwaukee Police Association and the city remain in the midst of contentious contract negotiations, details normally dealt with behind closed doors are now out in the open.

Milwaukee police union, city contract negotiations out in the open

As the Milwaukee police union and the city remain in the midst of contract negotiations, details are now out in the open.

Milwaukee police downtown staffing shortages, officer pay issues

Milwaukee police are investigating staffing shortages downtown. FOX6 uncovered that only a few officers were working downtown one night this week.

Milwaukee officer Corder dies; police district gets community support

There was a powerful display of support at the Milwaukee Police Department - District 2’s monthly crime & safety meeting on Wednesday, July 16.

Milwaukee company honors fallen officer, creates custom t-shirts, hoodies

Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder remains in our minds. He was laid to rest last Friday. Now, a Milwaukee business is giving back in Corder's name.

Milwaukee police officer Corder dies; baseball league pays tribute

Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder died on June 29, days after being shot in the line of duty and community support continues to flood in.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder funeral: full coverage

Kendall Corder was laid to rest on Friday. The Milwaukee police officer, shot near 25th and Garfield last month, died of his injuries on June 29.