Chief Flynn: "Help us save a life" by turning in those with illegal guns
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn made an impassioned plea during a news conference on Thursday, April 10th to get illegal guns off the streets.The news conference was prompted by the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy near 4th and Keefe late Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn made an impassioned plea during a news conference on Thursday, April 10th to get illegal guns off the streets.The news conference was prompted by the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy near 4th and Keefe late Wednesday.
Learning about S.T.O.P., Students Talking it Over with Police
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in 2010, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn challenged officers to create a program that would address the children in the community about what police do and how they do it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in 2010, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn challenged officers to create a program that would address the children in the community about what police do and how they do it.
Two teens shot to death after altercation on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two teenagers, a 19-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, were shot to death at an apartment building near 27th and Vliet St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two teenagers, a 19-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, were shot to death at an apartment building near 27th and Vliet St.
Assembly lawmakers pass police oversight bill
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Assembly on Tuesday, February 18th passed a bill designed to provide better investigations of police-involved deaths.
MADISON (WITI) -- The State Assembly on Tuesday, February 18th passed a bill designed to provide better investigations of police-involved deaths.
Milw. Police Chief Ed Flynn talks about solving violin case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been an exciting week for the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been an exciting week for the Milwaukee Police Department.
Three in custody in connection with stolen Stradivarius violin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wednesday, February 5th said three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the stolen $6 million Lipinski Stradivarius violin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wednesday, February 5th said three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the stolen $6 million Lipinski Stradivarius violin.
City of Milwaukee to survey citizens about police department
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is hoping to improve police and community relations by asking citizens to take a survey about the Milwaukee Police Department."It's critically important to ask your customers how you're doing," said Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy. "We want to enhance and improve the community relations."Starting this spring, the Fire and Police Commission will conduct a series of surveys in person and through social media as a way to gauge public perception and find out where the MPD may be lacking."No one's really taken the time to ask the public "how do you really feel about the services that are being provided?" said Murphy. "It will give us guidance to adjust our training and our policies."To pay for the survey, $25,000 will come from the city budget and $25,000 will come from assets forfeited by criminals.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is hoping to improve police and community relations by asking citizens to take a survey about the Milwaukee Police Department."It's critically important to ask your customers how you're doing," said Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy. "We want to enhance and improve the community relations."Starting this spring, the Fire and Police Commission will conduct a series of surveys in person and through social media as a way to gauge public perception and find out where the MPD may be lacking."No one's really taken the time to ask the public "how do you really feel about the services that are being provided?" said Murphy. "It will give us guidance to adjust our training and our policies."To pay for the survey, $25,000 will come from the city budget and $25,000 will come from assets forfeited by criminals.
City of Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013 compared to 91 in 2012 -- a 16 percent increase.2013 is the first year since 2007 that homicides have surpassed 100 in a year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013 compared to 91 in 2012 -- a 16 percent increase.2013 is the first year since 2007 that homicides have surpassed 100 in a year.
Stolen thumb drive recovered, teenage suspect arrested
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male for his role in the theft of a thumb drive containing the personal information of thousands of City of Milwaukee employees and their spouses.The thumb drive, a laptop computer, and a computer bag were stolen when a Dynacare Laboratories employee’s car was stolen on October 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male for his role in the theft of a thumb drive containing the personal information of thousands of City of Milwaukee employees and their spouses.The thumb drive, a laptop computer, and a computer bag were stolen when a Dynacare Laboratories employee’s car was stolen on October 22nd.
Police shoot, kill armed suspect at downtown transit center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers shot and killed a suspect armed with a semi-automatic handgun at the Milwaukee County Transit Center shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, November 11th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers shot and killed a suspect armed with a semi-automatic handgun at the Milwaukee County Transit Center shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday, November 11th.
Milwaukee Police Association to review duty disability system
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of Milwaukee police officers are under fire, accused of scamming the city out of millions of dollars with the help of a convicted felon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of Milwaukee police officers are under fire, accused of scamming the city out of millions of dollars with the help of a convicted felon.
Chief Flynn speaks out on issue of officers potentially scamming city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn went on the record Thursday, November 7th about officers who may be scamming the city out of millions of dollars.Chief Flynn on Thursday spoke out about "duty disability" -- a new trend that shows police officers in trouble with the law are turning to a system that is guaranteeing them paychecks for life.Milwaukee Police Detective Rodolfo Gomez' career is not the only thing on the line.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn went on the record Thursday, November 7th about officers who may be scamming the city out of millions of dollars.Chief Flynn on Thursday spoke out about "duty disability" -- a new trend that shows police officers in trouble with the law are turning to a system that is guaranteeing them paychecks for life.Milwaukee Police Detective Rodolfo Gomez' career is not the only thing on the line.
Debraska accused of helping officers file disability papers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a felon -- once one of Milwaukee's most powerful leaders is being accused of helping Milwaukee police officers who are facing internal and criminal investigations to scam the city.City officials say they've seen a huge increase in the number of Milwaukee police officers applying for "duty disability."Police officers claim stress from internal investigations and intense media pressure makes them mentally unfit for duty.The man accused of helping them to fill out their duty disability paperwork is a former head of the Milwaukee Police Union who has spent time in federal prison.Bradley Debraska was once one of Milwaukee's most powerful union leaders as head of the Milwaukee Police Union.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a felon -- once one of Milwaukee's most powerful leaders is being accused of helping Milwaukee police officers who are facing internal and criminal investigations to scam the city.City officials say they've seen a huge increase in the number of Milwaukee police officers applying for "duty disability."Police officers claim stress from internal investigations and intense media pressure makes them mentally unfit for duty.The man accused of helping them to fill out their duty disability paperwork is a former head of the Milwaukee Police Union who has spent time in federal prison.Bradley Debraska was once one of Milwaukee's most powerful union leaders as head of the Milwaukee Police Union.
Chief Flynn speaks at Granville Brown Deer Chamber of Commerce
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke at the Granville Brown Deer Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 8th -- speaking about creating more jobs and keeping Milwaukee safe.Chief Flynn spoke at a luncheon held by the Chamber.Chief Flynn says a neighborhood's relationship with police has everything to do with commercial development.He says when safety is an issue, jobs go away."In small neighborhood after small neighborhood all across Milwaukee mom and pop stores closed up because they've been broken in to or robbed -- or because people wouldn't go to them because of the folks hanging out in them looking menacing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke at the Granville Brown Deer Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 8th -- speaking about creating more jobs and keeping Milwaukee safe.Chief Flynn spoke at a luncheon held by the Chamber.Chief Flynn says a neighborhood's relationship with police has everything to do with commercial development.He says when safety is an issue, jobs go away."In small neighborhood after small neighborhood all across Milwaukee mom and pop stores closed up because they've been broken in to or robbed -- or because people wouldn't go to them because of the folks hanging out in them looking menacing.
Chief Flynn implements policy to prevent in-custody deaths
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn addressed the Fire and Police Commission on Thursday, September 5th, regarding new procedures for MPD when it comes to handling prisoners and preventing in-custody deaths.The policy changes stem from a September, 2010 incident when James Perry died while in police custody.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn addressed the Fire and Police Commission on Thursday, September 5th, regarding new procedures for MPD when it comes to handling prisoners and preventing in-custody deaths.The policy changes stem from a September, 2010 incident when James Perry died while in police custody.
Mayor Barrett announces proposal for 100 police officers for city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants to hire 100 police officers for the city of Milwaukee -- a proposal that to many, sounds great, but even Mayor Barrett admits this may not mean a bigger Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday night, August 20th, Mayor Barrett offered a sneak peek of his proposed 2014 budget, which will be unveiled in September, and one of the big budget items is Barrett's proposal to hire 100 police officers.Cameron Streff is one of those who believes Milwaukee needs more police officers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants to hire 100 police officers for the city of Milwaukee -- a proposal that to many, sounds great, but even Mayor Barrett admits this may not mean a bigger Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday night, August 20th, Mayor Barrett offered a sneak peek of his proposed 2014 budget, which will be unveiled in September, and one of the big budget items is Barrett's proposal to hire 100 police officers.Cameron Streff is one of those who believes Milwaukee needs more police officers.
Common Council members respond to recent Milw. violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been a violent week in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's been a violent week in Milwaukee.
City officials speak out on recent gun violence in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has seen a rash of violence in the last few days and on Wednesday, August 7th Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke out for the second time this week on the recent gun violence, and called on the state for help.On Wednesday, Barrett announced that he has approved $500,000 in overtime for Milwaukee police officers, and he is asking the state to match that amount."We have to have a partnership here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has seen a rash of violence in the last few days and on Wednesday, August 7th Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke out for the second time this week on the recent gun violence, and called on the state for help.On Wednesday, Barrett announced that he has approved $500,000 in overtime for Milwaukee police officers, and he is asking the state to match that amount."We have to have a partnership here.
















