Mayor Tom Barrett nominated Dana World-Patterson, a prominent advocate for the victims of human trafficking, to serve on the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. World-Patterson is the founder and … [Read more...]
MPD Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted to Captain
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Alfonso Morales is no longer the chief of the police for the Milwaukee Police Department effective immediately. The decision was announced by the Fire and Police … [Read more...]
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Broken Systems, Broken Promises
By Steven M. DeVougas Let me begin by saying that I did not want it to come to this. For the past year, I have been silent, while my name and reputation, as well as the reputation of my … [Read more...]
Community Collaborative Committee Updates on Community Feedback and Draft DOJ Report
By Dylan Deprey On the heels of the August 2017 leaked Department of Justice (DOJ) draft report, that solidified many of the communities longstanding issues with Milwaukee Police Department and the … [Read more...]
New Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Executive Director Begins Term
By Evan Casey There’s a new face in charge of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. La Keisha Butler began her term as the commission’s executive director last week. She was voted in by … [Read more...]
Fire and Police Commission Announce Community Feedback Portal
By Dylan Deprey After a week into the New Year, Milwaukee had found itself staring at a “Help Wanted” sign hanging from Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn’s office. For some communities, there was … [Read more...]
Fire and Police Commission Appointees Have Some Answers to Questions
By Dylan Deprey Rev. George Pumphrey stepped up to the podium. He read word-for-word the definition and guidelines of one of the oldest police oversight agencies in the country. “I’m going … [Read more...]
City and County officials applaud reversal decision by Fire and Police Commission
Compiled by Courier Staff County Supervisor David Bowen, and Common Council president Willie Hines are speaking out applauding the Fire and Police Commission’s reversal on its decision from a … [Read more...]