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Ex-cop Who Fatally Shot Dontre Hamilton Will Not Be Reinstated to MPD

March 28, 2015

By Karen Stokes Christopher Manney 38, the former Milwaukee police officer fired due to the highly publicized fatal shooting of an unarmed, mentally-ill Black man, learned his fate Monday night … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Manney, Christopher Manney, Dontre Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Police Brutality, Police Shooting

Protestors and Community Activists Hold Press Conference at Milwaukee Police Department District 5

January 3, 2015

By Karen Stokes On December 29, 2014, protest organizers, supporters and representatives from the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin gathered outside of the Milwaukee Police Department … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Andre Lee Ellis, Angela Jones, Ashanti Hamilton, Karen Stokes, Lena Taylor, Milwaukee Police Department, Rally, Safe Zone, Verona Swanigan

Milwaukee to Hire 35 New Police Officers

October 10, 2014

By Ariele Vaccaro Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is encouraging Milwaukee residents of diverse backgrounds to apply for a number of new public employee positions, including police officers, police … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ariele Vaccaro, Job Openings, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Police Department, Tom Barrett

Chris Moews says we need new leadership in the Sheriff’s office

August 2, 2014

I’m Chris Moews and I’m running for Milwaukee County Sheriff against David Clarke in the Democratic primary election on August 12. As a decorated lieutenant with the Milwaukee Police Department, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Moews, David Clarke, Milwaukee County Sheriff, Milwaukee Police Department, Sheriff Elections

Operations School’s Out at North Division High School

June 14, 2014

Chief Edward A. Flynn held Roll Call outside North Division High School Thursday morning, as part of Operation School’s Out. A show of strength to the community that they are here for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edward A Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, North Division High School, Operation School's Out

Washington Park residents meet to discuss solutions to prostitution problem

April 26, 2014

By Karen Stokes Courtesy of the Neighborhood News Service Washington Park residents want solutions to the prostitution problem in their neighborhood. Residents said they have witnessed … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Benedict Center, Chris Ladwig, Donna Hietpas, Genene Williams, Human Trafficking, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department, Prostitution, Sisters Program, Washington Park, Washington Park Partners

Students Talking it Over with Police Back to School Bash held at Miller Park

August 24, 2013

The Youth Group of Hampton Avenue Church of Christ Church participated in the Milwaukee Police Department’s Students Talking it Over with Police (S.T.O.P) program’s Back to School Bash on Sat., Aug.10 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Davis Photography, Hampton Avenue Church of Christ, Miller Park, Milwaukee Police Department, Phil Hanyard, Students talking it Over with Police, Youth Group

LISC Milwaukee and MPD announce new partnership to improve safety in targeted central city neighborhoods

April 27, 2013

Community development leaders at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership to improve safety in targeted urban hotspots. The … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Grants Awarded, John Connelly, Leo Ries, LISC, LISC Milwaukee, Local Initiative Support Corporation, Matt Melendes, Michael Brunson, Milwaukee Police Department, Phoua Vang

City Officials weigh in on Fire and Police Commission’s decision to reinstate officer

December 6, 2012

Reacting to the Fire and Police Commission’s decision to reinstate Milwaukee police officer, Richard Schoen several city officials expressed their opposition to the move. Common Council president … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Edward A Flynn, Jeanine Tracy, Milele A. Coggs, Milwaukee Police Department, Richard Schoen, Tom Barrett, Willie Hines

Civil Rights Division now accepting tips from Milwaukee citizens about MPD

October 19, 2012

Residents who believe Milwaukee Police officers have violated their rights have an outlet for their concerns starting this week, with the announcement by U.S. Attorney James Santelle that the Civil … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Derek Williams, Milwaukee Police Department, Pattern And Practice

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