Milwaukee FPC names next acting police chief

Jeffrey Norman, who has been with MPD since 1996, will take over for retiring Acting Chief Michael Brunson.

Milwaukee Common Council rejects $9.7M federal police grant

The U.S. Department of Justice offered the grant to hire 30 new officers -- a grant program that the city has been part of for more than two decades.

Milwaukee FPC approves changes to police use of force procedures

According to MPD, the department's use of force policies are now consistent with the national "8 Can't Wait" campaign.

FPC ties again in vote for new Milwaukee police chief

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted 3-3 again Thursday night, Dec. 10 for the next Milwaukee police chief. 

Understaffed Milwaukee FPC deadlocked on police chief decision

On Friday, several members of Milwaukee's Common Council asked the city attorney's office for its opinion on what options the Common Council has if the FPC vote, again, ends in a tie.

Milwaukee FPC defers final vote for police chief to Dec. 10

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) on Thursday, Dec. 3 decided to defer the final vote in the police chief search until Dec. 10.

Leon Todd named Exec. Director of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Leon Todd on Tuesday, Nov. 24 as Executive Director of the city's Fire and Police Commission.

3 Milwaukee police chief finalists take questions from the public
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The candidates looking to replace former Chief Alfonso Morales spent three hours answering questions from the public, telling residents how they would improve MPD.?

FPC asked to stop process to hire new Milwaukee police chief

Seven members of the Common Council are calling for a temporary halt to the process underway to hire Milwaukee’s next police chief.

FPC schedules community meetings with MPD chief candidates

The FPC narrowed the search to three candidates -- Malik Aziz, Chris Davis and Hoyt Mahaley -- on Oct. 22.

Source: Milwaukee FPC member resigns, cites City Hall 'climate'

She went on to write that she has been the victim of bullying and racism and had filed a complaint on July 16. She also expressed concern over the direction of the FPC.

Executive director, commissioner leave Milwaukee FPC

In July, Aldrete announced that she would be resigning. It was unclear how long she would stay on the job. 

FPC reveals 3 finalists for Milwaukee police chief

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission announced Thursday, Oct. 22 the top three finalists for Milwaukee police chief: Malik Aziz, Chris Davis and Hoyt Mahaley.

Police: 2 wanted in abduction of juvenile

Police said the two abducted the juvenile at gunpoint and demanded money. The victim was eventually released unharmed.

Milwaukee police: Teen last seen in 2017 found safe

Police did not specify where she was found. Previously, police said she may have been in New Orleans.

MPD: 2 killed in crash on Milwaukee's south side, woman in custody

Police said two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Milwaukee's south side Saturday, Oct. 17. The crash happened near 27th and Edgerton.