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Mayor Barrett Nominates Dana World-Patterson as a Fire and Police Commissioner

November 13, 2021

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dana World-Patterson, Fire and Police Commission, Tom Barrett

MPD Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted to Captain

August 8, 2020

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alfonso Morales, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Fire and Police Commission

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Broken Systems, Broken Promises

August 8, 2020

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alfonso Morales, Fire and Police Commission, Steven M. DeVougas

Community Collaborative Committee Updates on Community Feedback and Draft DOJ Report

July 21, 2018

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community Collaborative Committee, Dylan Deprey, Fire and Police Commission, Milwaukee Police Department

New Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Executive Director Begins Term

June 2, 2018

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Evan Casey, Fire and Police Commission, La Keisha Butler, MaryNell Regan

Fire and Police Commission Announce Community Feedback Portal

January 27, 2018

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dylan Deprey, Fire and Police Commission, Milwaukee Collaborative Reform Initiative, Milwaukee Police Department

Fire and Police Commission Appointees Have Some Answers to Questions

June 25, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Dylan Deprey, Fire and Police Commission, MaryNell Regan

City and County officials applaud reversal decision by Fire and Police Commission

December 14, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Compiled By Courier Staff, David Bowen, Fire and Police Commission, Richard Schoen, Willie Hines

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