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.

Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book

A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.

Racine election referendum; voters to decide on paramedic, EMT funding

Voters in Racine will decide on supporting the funding needed to keep nine paramedic and EMT positions within the Racine Fire Department.

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.

Kids appear unimpressed about surprise trip to Disney World: 'I wanna go to Dad's work'

Two kids in New Jersey had an unexpectedly underwhelming reaction when their parents surprised them with a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, as they were more excited about an alternative plan: joining their dad at work.

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.

Child sex crimes, bestiality; ex-Racine County deputy sentenced

A former Racine County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to decades in prison for multiple felonies that included child sex crimes and bestiality.

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.

Milwaukee Uber driver safety concern
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A city ordinance is causing questions and concerns for Uber drivers in Milwaukee. Uber drivers in dangerous situations can normally use a safety feature in the app that connects them to help and police. But that's not the case for Milwaukee drivers.

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.