Alderman Donovan, Milwaukee Police Chief Flynn do not see eye-to-eye on police pursuits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan sent a letter to Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Tuesday, April 7th -- asking that the chief rescind the Milwaukee Police Department’s current policy on vehicle pursuits.In the letter to Chief Flynn, Donovan said the current policy, put in place by Chief Flynn in 2010, is having a negative effect on public safety across the city."It's out of control!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan sent a letter to Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Tuesday, April 7th -- asking that the chief rescind the Milwaukee Police Department’s current policy on vehicle pursuits.In the letter to Chief Flynn, Donovan said the current policy, put in place by Chief Flynn in 2010, is having a negative effect on public safety across the city."It's out of control!
Two teens killed in horrific crash involving stolen vehicle; driver, passenger have criminal records
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified two teenagers killed in a horrific crash involving a stolen vehicle that occurred near Hi Mount Boulevard and Lloyd Street on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified two teenagers killed in a horrific crash involving a stolen vehicle that occurred near Hi Mount Boulevard and Lloyd Street on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th.
"It's bad:" Two dead, three injured after a crash on Milwaukee's west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "We need help." That is the message from Milwaukee police after two people were killed in a wreck near Hi Mount Boulevard and Lloyd Street on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "We need help." That is the message from Milwaukee police after two people were killed in a wreck near Hi Mount Boulevard and Lloyd Street on Wednesday afternoon, March 25th.
"It's important to follow the rules:" Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn speak out on Manney appeal hearing verdict
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In final and unanimous decisions, a Fire and Police Commission panel ruled Monday, March 23rd fired Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not get his job back.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In final and unanimous decisions, a Fire and Police Commission panel ruled Monday, March 23rd fired Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not get his job back.
Unanimous decisions: Commissioners find Manney violated policy in Hamilton pat down; firing upheld
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission panel returned a verdict Monday, March 23rd -- ruling that former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney violated MPD policy in patting down 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park last April.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission panel returned a verdict Monday, March 23rd -- ruling that former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney violated MPD policy in patting down 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park last April.
"He violated our core value of competence:" Chief Ed Flynn testifies in Manney appeal hearing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After 7 hours of testimony, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn testified on Saturday afternoon, March 21st in the appeal hearing for Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After 7 hours of testimony, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn testified on Saturday afternoon, March 21st in the appeal hearing for Christopher Manney.
Manney hearing, day 2: Officer demonstrates pat down procedures, hearing extended into Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dontre Hamilton's family and Christopher Manney supporters filed into the courtroom Friday afternoon, March 20th for day two of Manney's appeal hearing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dontre Hamilton's family and Christopher Manney supporters filed into the courtroom Friday afternoon, March 20th for day two of Manney's appeal hearing.
"We've waited almost a year:" Hamilton family anxious as Manney appeal hearing gets underway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has begun hearing the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should get his job back.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has begun hearing the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should get his job back.
Will he get his job back? Appeal hearing for Christopher Manney starts Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will begin hearing the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should get his job back Thursday, March 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will begin hearing the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should get his job back Thursday, March 19th.
"Emotions are high:" Stage is nearly set for Christopher Manney appeal hearing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will soon hear the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should remain fired from the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will soon hear the case to decide whether Christopher Manney should remain fired from the Milwaukee Police Department.
Headed out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Police will be watching, helping you stay safe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this St.
"I was really shocked:" Some backing MPD after officer-involved shooting of robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee residents are backing the Milwaukee Police Department following an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon, March 9th at a Dollar General store near Locust and Humboldt.Police say the 20-year-old who was shot continues to receive treatment at the hospital for serious injuries.Customers who frequent the Dollar General store where the shooting happened say it's been robbed several times in the past, but it has never escalated to a situation like what we saw on Monday afternoon."I was really shocked there was a shooting.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee residents are backing the Milwaukee Police Department following an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon, March 9th at a Dollar General store near Locust and Humboldt.Police say the 20-year-old who was shot continues to receive treatment at the hospital for serious injuries.Customers who frequent the Dollar General store where the shooting happened say it's been robbed several times in the past, but it has never escalated to a situation like what we saw on Monday afternoon."I was really shocked there was a shooting.
Jobs, gun violence & new arena: Mayor Barrett presents his State of the City address
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented his State of the City address on Monday, March 9th at Alverno College on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett presented his State of the City address on Monday, March 9th at Alverno College on the city's south side.
"I want to help people:" City leaders swear-in 2015 Police Ambassador Class
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn and members of the Common Council swore-in the 17 young adults selected to take part in the 2015 Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program on Wednesday morning, March 4th."I want to help people.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn and members of the Common Council swore-in the 17 young adults selected to take part in the 2015 Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program on Wednesday morning, March 4th."I want to help people.
City leaders encourage stricter penalties for teenagers convicted of stealing vehicles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become an epidemic in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become an epidemic in Milwaukee.
Should the fines be lowered? Some alderman say fines for possession of small amounts of pot too stiff
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee aldermen say the fines for possession of small amounts marijuana are way too stiff.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee aldermen say the fines for possession of small amounts marijuana are way too stiff.
"It's a plague:" Common Council committee votes in favor of "Violence Prevention Month" in May
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the coldest day of the year, city leaders said they worry what will happen when it gets warmer.On Thursday, February 19th, a Milwaukee Common Council committee took a largely symbolic vote on a measure to address violence in the city, but many believe it's still an important step.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the coldest day of the year, city leaders said they worry what will happen when it gets warmer.On Thursday, February 19th, a Milwaukee Common Council committee took a largely symbolic vote on a measure to address violence in the city, but many believe it's still an important step.
300 years in the making: For the first time since the crime, Stradivarius played at Wisconsin Lutheran College
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the first time since it was stolen, a very rare instrument returned to the stage at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Tuesday evening, February 10th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the first time since it was stolen, a very rare instrument returned to the stage at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Tuesday evening, February 10th.
Milwaukee, Janesville police chief push for funding to help young, at-risk mothers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Janesville Police Chief David Moore are calling on Congress to extend funding for a program that allows nurses to meet with young, at-risk mothers while they are pregnant -- and return that first year after they have the child.According to a report released Wednesday morning, February 4th, allowing those nurses to visit helps young mothers become better parents, which reduces child abuse and helps prevent future crime.The funding is set to expire in March.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Janesville Police Chief David Moore are calling on Congress to extend funding for a program that allows nurses to meet with young, at-risk mothers while they are pregnant -- and return that first year after they have the child.According to a report released Wednesday morning, February 4th, allowing those nurses to visit helps young mothers become better parents, which reduces child abuse and helps prevent future crime.The funding is set to expire in March.
MPD releases more than 1,000 pages of documents related to Dontre Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has released more than 1,000 pages of documents related to the April 30th, 2014 shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has released more than 1,000 pages of documents related to the April 30th, 2014 shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park.