State legislator joins call for state solution to Milwaukee violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After a rash of weekend violence, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday held a news conference, calling for an end to the violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After a rash of weekend violence, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday held a news conference, calling for an end to the violence.
Some city leaders say state is solution for Milwaukee's violence problem
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials, including Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out Monday following a violent weekend in the city.Police responded to at least six shootings in less than five hours on Friday, August 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials, including Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out Monday following a violent weekend in the city.Police responded to at least six shootings in less than five hours on Friday, August 2nd.
Chief Flynn addresses officers after 5 shootings in 24 hours
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After five separate shooting incidents in a 24-hour period, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn is working to restore confidence in District Five.Flynn spoke to his officers on Saturday, July 27th, instructing them to be seen in areas where illegal activity is most likely to happen."There's a lot of guns on the street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After five separate shooting incidents in a 24-hour period, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn is working to restore confidence in District Five.Flynn spoke to his officers on Saturday, July 27th, instructing them to be seen in areas where illegal activity is most likely to happen."There's a lot of guns on the street.
Police out in force before, during and after fireworks show
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police held a roll call on Wednesday, July 3rd to show they will be out in force, patrolling as thousands gather along the city's Lakefront for the U.S. Bank fireworks show.When the last firework explodes, and the oohs and aahs are done, thousands will try to make their way home."It's a mass exodus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police held a roll call on Wednesday, July 3rd to show they will be out in force, patrolling as thousands gather along the city's Lakefront for the U.S. Bank fireworks show.When the last firework explodes, and the oohs and aahs are done, thousands will try to make their way home."It's a mass exodus.
Police Chief Ed Flynn responds after Summerfest overcrowding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, July 1st responded to an incident in which the Summerfest grounds were packed on Saturday night, and Summerfest officials even let fest-goers into the fest for free for a 15-minute period."This is a big city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, July 1st responded to an incident in which the Summerfest grounds were packed on Saturday night, and Summerfest officials even let fest-goers into the fest for free for a 15-minute period."This is a big city.
Internal affairs investigation clears officer of wrongdoing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An officer with the Milwaukee Police Department accused of misconduct is cleared of any wrongdoing by MPD's Internal Affairs Division.Documents supplied by MPD show that back on February 16th, a security guard indicated "he observed a money transaction at an ATM between a uniformed Milwaukee Police Officer and a male citizen" after the two exited a marked police squad.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An officer with the Milwaukee Police Department accused of misconduct is cleared of any wrongdoing by MPD's Internal Affairs Division.Documents supplied by MPD show that back on February 16th, a security guard indicated "he observed a money transaction at an ATM between a uniformed Milwaukee Police Officer and a male citizen" after the two exited a marked police squad.
Former Bostonian, MPD Chief Flynn responds to Boston tragedy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Milwaukee is now MPD Chief Ed Flynn's top priority, at one time, the Boston Marathon held that spot, when Flynn was Secretary of Public Safety for the governor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As Milwaukee is now MPD Chief Ed Flynn's top priority, at one time, the Boston Marathon held that spot, when Flynn was Secretary of Public Safety for the governor.
Two MPD officers fired during Fire & Police Commission meeting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee police officers were fired, and a new commissioner was hired during Thursday, March 7th's Fire and Police Commission meeting.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn informed his bosses Thursday night of two high-profile firings.Chief Flynn first informed the Fire and Police Commission about Officer Carl Howell.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee police officers were fired, and a new commissioner was hired during Thursday, March 7th's Fire and Police Commission meeting.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn informed his bosses Thursday night of two high-profile firings.Chief Flynn first informed the Fire and Police Commission about Officer Carl Howell.
Protest held on East Side in favor of stricter gun laws
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Less than a week after Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn renewed his calls for stricter gun laws, protesters gathered to demand universal background guns on all gun sales.Paul Geenen rallied a group of about two dozen at the corner of North and Farwell.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Less than a week after Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn renewed his calls for stricter gun laws, protesters gathered to demand universal background guns on all gun sales.Paul Geenen rallied a group of about two dozen at the corner of North and Farwell.
Chief Flynn speaks in D.C. in support of assault weapons ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 27th on the contentious issue of an assault weapons ban.Chief Flynn and U.S. Attorney John Walsh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning.Chief Flynn came out in support of a bill before the Committee that would ban 157 types of "military style" assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold 10 or more bullets."Assault weapons are built to inflict violence against humans," Chief Flynn said.Senator Lindsey Graham took issue with efforts to expand the background checks for purchasing guns.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 27th on the contentious issue of an assault weapons ban.Chief Flynn and U.S. Attorney John Walsh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning.Chief Flynn came out in support of a bill before the Committee that would ban 157 types of "military style" assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold 10 or more bullets."Assault weapons are built to inflict violence against humans," Chief Flynn said.Senator Lindsey Graham took issue with efforts to expand the background checks for purchasing guns.
Chief Flynn headed to D.C. to testify at assault weapons hearing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn flew out of Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon, February 26th, headed to D.C. to speak at a hearing on an assault weapons ban.Chief Flynn is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn flew out of Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon, February 26th, headed to D.C. to speak at a hearing on an assault weapons ban.Chief Flynn is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
New crime statistics show jump in assaults in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's been a huge jump in the number of aggravated assaults in the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's been a huge jump in the number of aggravated assaults in the city of Milwaukee.
Battle heats up over Milwaukee's residency requirement
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The debate over Milwaukee's residency requirement for people who work in the city is heating up again.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn believes the residency requirement should stay."I've been in places that have residency and places that gave up residency and did away with it and it has an effect on the city," said Chief Flynn.In a letter written by Chief Flynn and Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing, the two ask the governor not to change the current rules on residency in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The debate over Milwaukee's residency requirement for people who work in the city is heating up again.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn believes the residency requirement should stay."I've been in places that have residency and places that gave up residency and did away with it and it has an effect on the city," said Chief Flynn.In a letter written by Chief Flynn and Milwaukee Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing, the two ask the governor not to change the current rules on residency in Milwaukee.
Questions raised about ATF operation in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Questions are being raised in the federal government, Senate and Congress regarding an ATF operation at a Milwaukee warehouse.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Questions are being raised in the federal government, Senate and Congress regarding an ATF operation at a Milwaukee warehouse.
Milwaukee recorded 92 homicides in 2012, up 6% from 2011
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the fifth straight year, there were fewer than 100 homicides in the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the fifth straight year, there were fewer than 100 homicides in the city of Milwaukee.
Reaction to NRA's proposal to have armed guards at schools
MILWAUKEE -- There are questions being raised after the National Rifle Association (NRA) had its first news conference since the tragedy at Sandy Hook.
MILWAUKEE -- There are questions being raised after the National Rifle Association (NRA) had its first news conference since the tragedy at Sandy Hook.
Police chief, mayor push for ban on assault rifles
MILWAUKEE -- It may surprise you to learn how many assault rifles are found in the city of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- It may surprise you to learn how many assault rifles are found in the city of Milwaukee.
Meeting held to discuss changes for the Fire and Police Comm.
MILWAUKEE -- The NAACP held a hearing in Milwaukee on Friday evening, December 14th to allow the public a chance to offer up solutions to the problems they're seeing with the Fire and Police Commission.
MILWAUKEE -- The NAACP held a hearing in Milwaukee on Friday evening, December 14th to allow the public a chance to offer up solutions to the problems they're seeing with the Fire and Police Commission.