Published Feb. 28, 2013
One thing about the debate over gun control is that Milwaukee's two big law enforcement officers are becoming national spokesmen. Police chief Edward Flynn is slated to appear on "Anderson Cooper 360" tonight on CNN at 8 p.m. Flynn thus joins Sheriff David A. Clarke who has enjoyed some national fame recently.
Published Feb. 22, 2013
The inquest into the death of Derek Williams made history this week. For the first time in over 25 years, an inquest jury suggested charges be brought against Milwaukee cops accused of misconduct.
Published Feb. 12, 2013
In a fourth floor courtroom in the Milwaukee County Courthouse this week, a group of 32 prospective jurors underwent selection process for the inquest into the death of Derek Williams, the 22 year old man who died in police custody.
Published Jan. 9, 2013
Like any big city, Milwaukee sometimes takes a wrong turn, stumbles a bit or makes a less than stellar decision. From flubbed sports deals to bad municipal decisions and personal errors that have city-wide repercussions, Milwaukee - like all of us - isn't perfect. Here, in no specific order, are some Brew City city moments that have made us all say, "Bad move, Milwaukee."
Published July 11, 2012
Summer in Milwaukee means soaking up as much fun and sun as possible, especially on the water. Not everyone has their sea legs, though, and that's where the Milwaukee Police Department's Harbor Patrol comes in.
Published June 21, 2012
Today we're going to take a look at the incredible war the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is waging against the police chief of the City of Milwaukee, along with a couple of other examples of why this paper has fallen so far, so fast.
Published April 24, 2012
When police find themselves in a really bad situation there's only one way out: and that's to rely on their training to save victims and each other when a scene is too hot for traditional EMTs. While police are regularly shouldered with the job of neutralizing a threat, the task of tending to the injured while an active shooter looms is very perilous. But training can make such situations more familiar. Our Andy Tarnoff was fortunate enough to join along in a recent training exercise.
Published Oct. 20, 2011
Visitors to Discovery World will have the chance next weekend to discover their true detective skills and learn from the experts how crimes are really solved.
Published Aug. 22, 2011
One of the most versatile officers on the Milwaukee Police force doesn't eat all day, understands German as his first language and works for free. While he's not a human cop, Dasty the German Shepherd proves his value every day to his handler, Officer Todd Johnson, as well as to the rest of MPD. We spent the day riding along with this duo, and the experience was eye-opening.
Published Feb. 1, 2011
You don't have to be very old to remember a time when anyone with access to a laminating machine could make a convincing-looking fake ID. But that was a different time. Drivers licenses have become increasingly difficult to forge, and bars have cracked down on underage drinking. In other words, if you're not of age and you think you can sneak into a bar these days, forget it.
Published Dec. 7, 2010
This morning Ald. Bob Donovan railed against MPS in a statement about an apparently gang-related incident at Bradley Tech High School. Later in the day, Milwaukee Public Schools responded.
Published Dec. 6, 2010
From servers at Chinese restaurants, to movie projectionists and nurses, there are plenty of folks who clock in Dec. 25 who aren't driving a sled pulled by reindeer.
Published July 7, 2010
Some of Milwaukee's finest are committed to reclaiming the department's history and preserving it for the future. At the forefront of the movement is Capt. Stephen Basting, who is one of the point men for The Milwaukee Police Historical Society, based at the Fire and Police Academy at 6680 N. Teutonia Ave.
Published May 23, 2010
An incident one week ago left one man dead and others injured outside a Downtown nightclub. Aldermen and the mayor are calling for the club's owner to turn over his license.
Published May 16, 2010
In the wake of a shooting Saturday morning that left one person dead and two injured, the Milwaukee Police Department stepped up its already-visible presence Saturday night, hoping to quell any lingering fears.
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