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

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

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

MKE Garden Homes neighborhood partnership
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Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies are moving into a home in the city's Garden Homes neighborhood. It is part of an effort to bring a visible law enforcement presence to the area.

37th and Lancaster MPD shooting bodycam video
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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, 2025.

Milwaukee police shooting; bodycam video released, family speaks out

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.

MPD: New car theft tool being used
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Milwaukee police said there's a new way thieves are stealing cars. The tools are easily bought online, and it takes very little work.

MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine

A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.

MPD officer arrested for criminal misconduct
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A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on Friday, March 14.

MPD officer arrested, significant 'criminal misconduct' allegations

A Milwaukee police officer has been arrested following allegations of criminal misconduct, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on March 14.

MPS school resource officer training begins
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A group of police officers just finished day one of school resource officer training. It's a move closer to getting police back into Milwaukee Public Schools after delays and courtroom drama.

SROs in Milwaukee schools, deal almost done
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The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal ? and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.

Milwaukee school resource officers; city leaders on cusp of deal

The City of Milwaukee is on the cusp of approving a school resource officer (SRO) deal – and it is 14 months later than Wisconsin law required.

Slow progress with school resource officers
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There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.

School resource officers in Milwaukee; city leaders edge plan forward

The City of Milwaukee is 14 months late in having school resource officers. Now, there's a new ultimatum to get trained school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools.

Which MPS schools will get resource officers?
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It?s still an open question: where will school resource officers be assigned within Milwaukee Public Schools?

SROs in MKE schools, city held in contempt
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Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski on Thursday, Feb. 27 held the City of Milwaukee in contempt for failure to comply with a judge's deadline to require SROs in Milwaukee Public Schools. The judge then stayed that order.

New video: 27th and Wisconsin MPD shooting
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The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released new video of the police shooting that happened near 27th and Wisconsin on Feb. 12.