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.
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?
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.
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.
"To better serve people:" Ground broken on safe haven for domestic violence victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There will be a new safe haven for victims of domestic violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There will be a new safe haven for victims of domestic violence in Milwaukee.
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.
They protect, serve and... accept the Ice Bucket Challenge!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The officers of the Milwaukee Police Department are sworn to protect and serve.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The officers of the Milwaukee Police Department are sworn to protect and serve.
One door at a time: Milwaukee police act to ease tension in violent neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News got an exclusive look at what Milwaukee police are doing to try to ease tensions in a violent neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News got an exclusive look at what Milwaukee police are doing to try to ease tensions in a violent neighborhood.
Cluster of violence: Man fatally shot, officers then called to another scene just blocks away
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police dealt with a cluster of violence on the city's north side on Monday afternoon, August 18th -- three different incidents, one right after another.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police dealt with a cluster of violence on the city's north side on Monday afternoon, August 18th -- three different incidents, one right after another.
At least one shot fired at officers trying to serve search warrant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A least one shot was fired at Milwaukee police officers serving a search warrant in a neighborhood just south of 30th and Hampton Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A least one shot was fired at Milwaukee police officers serving a search warrant in a neighborhood just south of 30th and Hampton Ave.
Out in force: MPD conducts roll call in the street as some celebrate the end of the school year
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students are celebrating the end of the school year this week -- and Milwaukee police want to make sure they don't take those celebrations too far.Milwaukee streets will soon be flooded with youngsters with hours of free time as schools let out for summer."We know what the mission is today and tomorrow and the mission is safety.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students are celebrating the end of the school year this week -- and Milwaukee police want to make sure they don't take those celebrations too far.Milwaukee streets will soon be flooded with youngsters with hours of free time as schools let out for summer."We know what the mission is today and tomorrow and the mission is safety.
Chief Flynn commends officers: "It's clear you've got a good plan here"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the heels of a violent week in Milwaukee, Police Chief Ed Flynn addresses officers before hitting the street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the heels of a violent week in Milwaukee, Police Chief Ed Flynn addresses officers before hitting the street.
Be "engaged and enraged:" Flynn, Barrett call on community to combat violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 10-year-old Sierra Guyton continues to recover in the hospital after she was caught in the crossfire while playing on a playground near 28th and Clarke last week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 10-year-old Sierra Guyton continues to recover in the hospital after she was caught in the crossfire while playing on a playground near 28th and Clarke last week.
Looking to the future: Milwaukee police unveil new patch
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police are changing, not a big change, but one you will soon be able to see in a newly designed patch."Our uniform is still the same.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police are changing, not a big change, but one you will soon be able to see in a newly designed patch."Our uniform is still the same.
Chief Flynn: "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
Dontre Hamilton's mother: Something happened 15 mins before shooting that could've saved him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
"Faith has a role to play" in fighting crime in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's mayor and police chief are asking for help when it comes to curbing violence in the city.Tuesday morning they addressed church goers and leaders in the faith community at the Milwaukee Ceasefire Sabbath Clergy Meeting and breakfast started with a prayer, which is appropriate for an event geared towards involving the faith community in the city's anti-violence initiative."If you figure we have close to 2,000 police officers, sworn officers on the street, if we have a 150 or 200 members of the clergy who are really working as a cavalry that's helpful," explained Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.While Mayor Barrett is optimistic about whom the faith community can reach and what they can do to further the cause, he's not naive about it."I am well aware of the fact that the people who are causing the problems in this city are not sitting in pews at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning," said Barrett. "But they may have a mother or a grandmother or a sister or a spouse who is sitting there, and that's who we want to reach."Police Chief Ed Flynn agrees -- the more help they get, the closer they can get to end the violence in the city."I think the clergy has terrific potential for a strong partnership with our attempts to reduce the levels of violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's mayor and police chief are asking for help when it comes to curbing violence in the city.Tuesday morning they addressed church goers and leaders in the faith community at the Milwaukee Ceasefire Sabbath Clergy Meeting and breakfast started with a prayer, which is appropriate for an event geared towards involving the faith community in the city's anti-violence initiative."If you figure we have close to 2,000 police officers, sworn officers on the street, if we have a 150 or 200 members of the clergy who are really working as a cavalry that's helpful," explained Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.While Mayor Barrett is optimistic about whom the faith community can reach and what they can do to further the cause, he's not naive about it."I am well aware of the fact that the people who are causing the problems in this city are not sitting in pews at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning," said Barrett. "But they may have a mother or a grandmother or a sister or a spouse who is sitting there, and that's who we want to reach."Police Chief Ed Flynn agrees -- the more help they get, the closer they can get to end the violence in the city."I think the clergy has terrific potential for a strong partnership with our attempts to reduce the levels of violence.
City leaders take aim at tougher gun laws on felons, criminals
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, are sending a message to Wisconsin lawmakers with the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of felons.A two-year-old boy is one of the latest victims of gun violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, are sending a message to Wisconsin lawmakers with the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of felons.A two-year-old boy is one of the latest victims of gun violence in Milwaukee.