Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee police shooting near 46th and Hampton; video released

June 27, 2025 2:18pm CDT

A Milwaukee police officer was shot and wounded on June 12. Now, the police department has released video of that critical incident.

Milwaukee police officers shot, suspect arrested; 1 officer identified

June 27, 2025 11:42am CDT

Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and injured near 25th and Garfield on Thursday night, June 26.

Milwaukee police drone program; support, concern over growth

June 25, 2025 5:04pm CDT

Should the Milwaukee Police Department use drones to keep the public safe? Supporters say yes, but opponents have privacy concerns.

MPD wants facial recognition technology; community shares concern

June 18, 2025 9:44pm CDT

The Milwaukee Police Department is hoping to expand its use of facial recognition technology, as discussed at an Equal Rights Commission meeting.

MPD recruit graduation; 25 new officers as city faces police shortage

June 17, 2025 5:11pm CDT

A recruit graduation was held on Tuesday, June 17, at the Milwaukee Police Academy.

Milwaukee Police District 7 holds safety meeting amid crime concerns

June 16, 2025 9:39pm CDT

Milwaukee Police Department District 7 held a Crime and Safety Meeting on Monday, June 16.

Milwaukee police staffing; fight number of officers on patrol, safety

June 13, 2025 4:02pm CDT

Milwaukee police officers are very busy, but are they also fighting a staffing shortage?

Milwaukee officer released from hospital; wounded at 46th and Hampton

June 13, 2025 3:41pm CDT

A Milwaukee police officer wounded by gunfire at 46th and Hampton on Thursday night, June 12 was released from Froedtert Hospital on Friday.

Milwaukee Police District 7 staffing concerns raised by police union

June 12, 2025 4:42pm CDT

It is a fight over safety and your tax dollars; a fight between Milwaukee's police union and the city; a fight over contract negotiations that will end in arbitration.

Operation Summer Guardian; Milwaukee police launch 2025 initiative

May 15, 2025 4:14pm CDT

The Milwaukee Police Department launched its annual Operation Summer Guardian on Thursday to address gun violence in the city.

Milwaukee police ceremony honors officers who went above and beyond

May 7, 2025 9:31pm CDT

Milwaukee police officers were honored on Wednesday, May 7, at the Milwaukee Police Department's Merit Awards ceremony.

MPD drone program expansion planned; transparency concern rises

May 1, 2025 10:06pm CDT

The Milwaukee Police Department wants to use $250,000 of federal forfeiture funds to expand its two-person drone pilot program.

Milwaukee police officer accused; 'allegation of criminal misconduct'

April 21, 2025 3:26pm CDT

The Milwaukee Police Department announced on Monday, April 21, that one of its officers faces a “significant allegation of criminal misconduct," a news release says.

Milwaukee police: Overall crime down, homicides up to start 2025

April 8, 2025 4:58pm CDT

The Milwaukee Police Department on Tuesday said the city has seen an overall dip in crime so far this year, but one crime in particular is up.

Gun accidentally fired, Milwaukee police officer joins lawsuit

March 27, 2025 9:55pm CDT

A Milwaukee police officer whose gun accidentally fired and injured his partner has now joined a federal lawsuit against the weapon's manufacturer.

MPS school resource officers; emails reveal timeline of frustration, confusion

March 25, 2025 6:11pm CDT

FOX6 News obtained months of internal emails between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools on school resource officers.

Milwaukee police shooting; bodycam video released, family speaks out

March 24, 2025 2:42pm CDT

Milwaukee police released body camera video on Monday, March 24 of a police shooting incident that happened near 37th and Lancaster on Saturday, March 8.