Nearly $2M settlement reached in federal lawsuit over MPD's 'stop and frisk' policy

MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.

Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn retiring from MPD after 10 years on the job

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn will retire from the Milwaukee Police Department on  Friday, Feb. 16 after 10 years on the job.

Fire and Police Commission announces 3 finalists for MPD interim police chief

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (FPC) announced on Thursday, Feb. 1 the names of the three finalists for the position of interim police chief for the Milwaukee Police Department.The finalists are Assistant Chief James Harpole, Inspector Michael Brunson and Captain Alfonso Morales.

FPC town hall Wednesday, where you can share your thoughts on Milwaukee's next police chief

MILWAUKEE -- You can share the qualifications you'd like to see in the next Milwaukee police chief during a meeting of the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission Wednesday, Jan. 31.Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire and Police Commission said the meeting will take place at the Wisconsin African-American Historical Society.

"Milwaukee needs a fresh start:" Mayor, alderman share what they'd like to see in Chief Flynn's successor

MILWAUKEE -- After Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, Jan. 8 announced he'll retire from the Milwaukee Police Department effective Feb. 16 after 10 years on the job, and 47 in law enforcement, an alderman said "Milwaukee needs a fresh start, and a new direction." Alderman Bob Donovan and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday reflected on the qualifications they're looking for in a new police chief.Barrett and Donovan agreed that addressing community and police relations will be a priority for the next chief, but they disagreed as to how to protect the resources at the chief's disposal.Alderman Donovan on Tuesday hosted a news conference addressing public safety.

Ald. Bob Donovan on public safety: "Milwaukee needs a fresh start and a new direction"

MILWAUKEE -- Alderman Bob Donovan delivered on Tuesday morning, January 9th an address he called the State of Public Safety in the City of Milwaukee."I offer these comments out of a sense of urgency -- and the realization that safety is the one overriding factor inhibiting Milwaukee from reaching its full potential," Donovan said.

Chief Flynn: Milwaukee has seen "significant reductions in violent crime" with Public Safety Partnership

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department hosted officials from the U.S. Department of Justice, federal law enforcement partners and New Orleans Police Department members on Wednesday, November 29th.

"Disturbed:" Chief Flynn says BBC's 'Murder in Milwaukee' documentary a misrepresentation of the city

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn testified before the Public Safety and Health Committee in light of the BBC's documentary "Murder in Milwaukee."Flynn said his department was lied to by the producers of the documentary regarding the topic.