We Are the Guardians
Officer Anna Ojdana
Barely two months after graduating from the Police Academy, Officer Ojdana and her Field Training Officer answered a life-threatening domestic violence call. Not just for the victim, but for the officers as well.
Officer Alberto Figueroa
After finishing his shift, Officer Figueroa was on his way home when he noticed a man standing on an overpass bridge. Compelled to do the right thing, Officer Figueroa stopped to provide a helping hand.
Officer Thomas Kline & ADA, Kelly Hedge
Working together, as part of the Homeless Outreach Team, Kline and Hedge befriend a homeless man and help provide him the guidance to get back on his feet.
Officer Minisha Howard
As part of the Office of Community Outreach and Education, Officer Howard interacts with a lot of students. One girl she met was overly defiant and getting into trouble. Howard took it upon herself to guide the girl down a more positive path.
Common Council Approves COPS Hiring Grant - 01/19/2021
Common Council Approves COPS Hiring Grant On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the COPS Hiring Grant was approved by the Common Council. As a result of this decision, 30 new police officers will be fully fu…
MPD Investigates a Shooting - 01/18/2021
Milwaukee Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, January 18, 2021, at about 12:01 a.m., on the 3800 block of N. Palmer Street. The victim was getting off work when sus…
MPD Investigates Shootings - 01/17/2021
Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at approximately 5:03 p.m., on the 3300 block of N. 18th Street. The victim, a 17-year-old male from Milwaukee,…
MPD Investigates Shootings - 01/16/2021
Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday, January 15, 2021, at approximately 9:47 p.m., on the 2500 block of N. 40th Street, but was not reported until January 16, 2021. T…
MPD Investigates a Fatal Stabbing - 01/16/2021
Milwaukee Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on January 16, 2021, at approximately 1:40 a.m., on the 2700 block of N. 41st Street. The 33-year-old female stabbed a 26-year-old male. The…
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How can we help? For those looking for support or guidance, there are numerous outreach programs, from both the MPD and specific neighborhoods, that are set up to offer assistance in various communities.
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