Category Archives: Police Brutality
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Milwaukee Common Council President Proposes Change In Way Milwaukee Police Department Chief Is Hired
Currently the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (“FPC”) hires the Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”). Recently, several high-profile incidents, such as the death of Derek Williams in MPD custody and allegations of illegal searches by MPD officers, have brought increased scrutiny to both the FPC and the MPD. Now, Milwaukee Common… Read More »
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The City of Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) maintains a website, which can be found here. The MPD’s Rules and Regulations and the MPD Code of Conduct have historically been posted on the MPD website. For the first time, the MPD’s Standard Operating Procedures, which are guidelines for police operations, will also be posted on the… Read More »
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Milwaukee Public Safety Committee Approves City Employee’s Appointment To Fire And Police Commission
There are currently two vacancies on the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (“FPC”), the Board charged with oversight of the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”). Mayor Tom Barrett nominated Ann Wilson for one the vacancies. Although Ms. Wilson is a City of Milwaukee employee, the Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Safety Committee approved her nomination…. Read More »