School resource officers in MPS; deadline looms

Last week, a Milwaukee County judge gave an ultimatum: 25 police officers in Milwaukee Public Schools by this Thursday, and the taxpayer cost to be shared 50-50 between the district and the city.

'Together We Ball:' Milwaukee police, community build connections

Milwaukee police and the Office of Community Wellness and Safety hosted an inaugural basketball event aimed at building connections.

Milwaukee police shooting; officer continues to recover

A Milwaukee police officer is in the hospital recovering after he was shot by an armed suspect last Wednesday.

School resource officers in MPS; judge orders city, district split cost

A Milwaukee County judge ordered on Monday, Feb. 17 that Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee must split the cost of putting school resource officers in schools.

Deadline for MPD officers in MPS
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Today (Feb. 17, 2025) is the deadline for Milwaukee police officers to be in Milwaukee Public Schools. But as of this morning, no deal has been reached. So what's next?

MPD recruit graduation; new officers ready for the job

The shooting of a Milwaukee police officer on Wednesday, Feb. 13, clearly had to be on the minds of the Milwaukee Police Department's newest officers who were sworn in just a day later.

Milwaukee police shooting: Medical examiner ID's suspect killed

A Milwaukee police officer is recovering after he was shot by an armed suspect on Wednesday. The suspect has now been identified

Milwaukee police shooting: Suspect dead, officer wounded

An armed unidentified male suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire with a Milwaukee police officer, who was also shot and wounded.

School resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools; questions and answers

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have until Monday, Feb. 17 to bring on 25 school resource officers. That is more than a year after state law set the January 2024 deadline.

Milwaukee school resource officers debate; who's paying and how much?

There is a fight over which pot of your tax dollars pays for Milwaukee school resource officers. FOX6 News dug into public records.

WI judge orders officers into Milwaukee Public Schools by Feb. 17

A Wisconsin judge ordered Milwaukee Public Schools to comply with state law and provide the legally required number of school resource officers in all public schools no later than Feb. 17.

Milwaukee police shooting, wanted man accused of child sex crimes

A wanted Milwaukee man wounded in a police shooting on Monday is now accused of child sexual assault, among other crimes.

Milwaukee Police Department Winter Guardian initiative launched

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) announced on Friday, Dec. 20 the launch of the Operation Winter Guardian initiative.

Blankets honor fallen Milwaukee officers, fund scholarships

The mother of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving is honoring his legacy, crocheting blankets to support scholarships for new MPD recruits.

'Shop with a Cop' in Milwaukee; kids, law enforcement connect

"Shop with a Cop" in downtown Milwaukee gave kids and law enforcement a chance to connect on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Milwaukee mayor highlights initiative to boost MPD recruiting numbers

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will highlight a new Fire and Police Commission initiative on Monday to boost the recruiting numbers for the Milwaukee Police Department.

Milwaukee police squads collide during chase, suspect arrested

Two Milwaukee police squads were involved in a crash during the pursuit of a wanted suspect on Monday, Oct. 28. The fleeing driver was later arrested.

Milwaukee police shooting, 51st and Hampton; man gets probation

The second of two Milwaukee men convicted in a 2023 police shooting was sentenced on Thursday to 20 months of probation.