Milwaukee Police Assoc.: 99.3% of members vote "no confidence" in Chief Ed Flynn
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee police union said Friday, October 31st that 99.3% of its members from the Milwaukee Police Department voted that they have no confidence in Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.The results were made public during a news conference at the City Hall rotunda.In a news conference Friday morning, the police union would not announce how many officers voted.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee police union said Friday, October 31st that 99.3% of its members from the Milwaukee Police Department voted that they have no confidence in Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.The results were made public during a news conference at the City Hall rotunda.In a news conference Friday morning, the police union would not announce how many officers voted.
"Time is weighing on them heavily:" Family marks six months since Dontre Hamilton was shot, killed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been six months since 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been six months since 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.
"We want a chief that we can count on:" Police union holds "no confidence" vote on Chief Flynn
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Milwaukee Police Association on Thursday, October 30th took a "no confidence vote" on Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Milwaukee Police Association on Thursday, October 30th took a "no confidence vote" on Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.
Vote of no confidence to be held on Chief Flynn, and it's something that has happened here before
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association on Thursday, October 30th will take a "no confidence" vote on Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association on Thursday, October 30th will take a "no confidence" vote on Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.
Officer Manney: Six citizen complaints filed against him in his 13 years
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From the streets to City Hall, Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney has drawn both criticism and support.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From the streets to City Hall, Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney has drawn both criticism and support.
Fighting for his job: Christopher Manney files appeal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fired Milwaukee Police Officer, Christopher Manney, has filed an appeal to fight back against his termination.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fired Milwaukee Police Officer, Christopher Manney, has filed an appeal to fight back against his termination.
Was a pat-down reasonable? Milwaukee Police Chief says Manney had "no good reason"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Was a pat-down reasonable?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Was a pat-down reasonable?
Christopher Manney applied for duty disability retirement prior to being fired from MPD
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Christopher Manney, the Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot Dontre Hamilton, applied for duty disability retirement on Monday, October 13th -- just two days prior to being fired by the department."When he's terminated, he is immediately off the payroll," Michael Crivello, president of the Milwaukee Police Association said.Christopher Manney is no longer employed by the Milwaukee Police Department, but he may qualify to receive checks from the city for years to come."I hope that the application is solidly in place.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Christopher Manney, the Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot Dontre Hamilton, applied for duty disability retirement on Monday, October 13th -- just two days prior to being fired by the department."When he's terminated, he is immediately off the payroll," Michael Crivello, president of the Milwaukee Police Association said.Christopher Manney is no longer employed by the Milwaukee Police Department, but he may qualify to receive checks from the city for years to come."I hope that the application is solidly in place.
Dontre Hamilton protests continue "onward"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are new developments in the case involving a fired Milwaukee police officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are new developments in the case involving a fired Milwaukee police officer.
Tense atmosphere: Police officers pack City Hall, alderman calls Manney firing "injustice"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 100 Milwaukee police officers and police supporters packed City Hall on Thursday, October 16th in support of fired Officer Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 100 Milwaukee police officers and police supporters packed City Hall on Thursday, October 16th in support of fired Officer Christopher Manney.
Dontre Hamilton's family says officer's firing is a step in the right direction, but they want more
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announced on Wednesday, October 15th he has terminated the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park on April 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announced on Wednesday, October 15th he has terminated the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park on April 30th.
Officer who fatally shot Dontre Hamilton fired from the Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn has announced the firing of Officer Christopher Manney for his handling of Dontre Hamilton when the two met in Red Arrow Park on April 30th. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed during a struggle that occurred with Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn has announced the firing of Officer Christopher Manney for his handling of Dontre Hamilton when the two met in Red Arrow Park on April 30th. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed during a struggle that occurred with Manney.
Conflict of interest? Some state investigators who worked Dontre Hamilton case used to work for MPD
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wednesday, October 15th announced the police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park on April 30th has been fired.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wednesday, October 15th announced the police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park on April 30th has been fired.
COMPLETE STATEMENT: Police Chief Ed Flynn addresses firing of officer in Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The following is a statement from Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn made on October 15, 2014 regarding the officer-involved shooting of Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park :“The Milwaukee Police Department has conducted a comprehensive internal investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park on April 30, 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The following is a statement from Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn made on October 15, 2014 regarding the officer-involved shooting of Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park :“The Milwaukee Police Department has conducted a comprehensive internal investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park on April 30, 2014.
Dontre Hamilton protests: How long will they continue? "Forever, as long as I live"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of protesters walked from Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday evening, October 10th -- and made their way to the Police Administration Building.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of protesters walked from Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday evening, October 10th -- and made their way to the Police Administration Building.
"Why is he still on the force?" Six people have filed complaints against officer who shot Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tired of shouting and shutting down streets, those who have been taking part in demonstrations in support of Dontre Hamilton on Thursday, October 2nd tried taking a more diplomatic route.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tired of shouting and shutting down streets, those who have been taking part in demonstrations in support of Dontre Hamilton on Thursday, October 2nd tried taking a more diplomatic route.
District Attorney's Office says FBI investigating "use of force" in shooting death of Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the FBI is investigating the "use of force" in connection with the shooting death of Dontre Hamilton. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer on April 30th in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office tells FOX6 News the FBI is reviewing the specific question of the use of force.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the FBI is investigating the "use of force" in connection with the shooting death of Dontre Hamilton. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer on April 30th in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office tells FOX6 News the FBI is reviewing the specific question of the use of force.
"We will let our voices be heard:" Family, friends rally five months after Dontre Hamilton was shot & killed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Tuesday, September 30th marked five months since Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Tuesday, September 30th marked five months since Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park.
Dontre Hamilton family attorney says demonstrations will no longer disrupt traffic
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A demonstration by Dontre Hamilton supporters has raised questions about the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's handling of protesters who block streets and disrupt traffic.31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park in April.On Wednesday evening, September 24th, those Hamilton supporters gathered in Red Arrow Park -- and marched to Milwaukee's City Hall, hoping to meet with Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A demonstration by Dontre Hamilton supporters has raised questions about the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's handling of protesters who block streets and disrupt traffic.31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer inside Red Arrow Park in April.On Wednesday evening, September 24th, those Hamilton supporters gathered in Red Arrow Park -- and marched to Milwaukee's City Hall, hoping to meet with Mayor Tom Barrett.
Special meeting of Fire and Police Commission to take up Dontre Hamilton case, body cameras
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a special meeting, following it's regularly scheduled Thursday evening meeting to discuss two issues: the Red Arrow Park shooting of Dontre Hamilton, and the implantation of body cameras in the Milwaukee Police Department.The special meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a special meeting, following it's regularly scheduled Thursday evening meeting to discuss two issues: the Red Arrow Park shooting of Dontre Hamilton, and the implantation of body cameras in the Milwaukee Police Department.The special meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18th.