News and Public Relations

Office of Media and Communications

The Office of Media and Communications disseminates information externally to the public via telephone inquiries and through the use of electronic and print media. This office also relays information interdepartmentally through memos and the department newsletter, the MPD Bulletin. This information may include, but is not limited to high profile investigations, crime statistics, and police /community programs and functions.

The Office of Media and Communications disseminates this information through news conferences, news releases and daily briefings with the local media. Also, the Office of Media and Communications fields requests for interviews, speakers and appearances by Department members. These requests come from various entities such as schools, professional organizations, and local, national and international media outlets. 

Milwaukee Police Video Channel - Powered by YouTUBE

The Milwaukee Police Department has created a custom YouTube video channel to aid citizens in our efforts to identify unknown suspect seen in surveillance videos as well as present opportunties to provide informative police related news, information and safety videos. Please call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 with information on any suspects seen in these videos.

2010 News Releases

News releases are available in PDF  format

Date News Releases 01/29/10 Milwaukee Police Announce 14% Traffic Crash Reduction In 2009 01/21/10 Milwaukee Police Announce 2nd Straight Year of Crime Decreases 01/11/10 MPD Honor crossing guards during adult school crossing guard recognition week

2009 News Releases

News releases are available in PDF  format

Date News Releases 12/25/09 Suspect Shot After Charging At Officers With Knife 12/22/09 Milwaukee Police Receive Defibrillator Donation 12/07/09 State Bar of Wisconsin Offers "Wills for Heroes" 12/03/09 Officers Seize Stolen Gold From South Side Businesses 10/28/09 Drug Suspect Shot After Driving At Officers 10/27/09 Milwaukee Police Cold Case Unit Brings Closure To Family 20 Years After Murder 09/30/09 Suspect Shoots MPD Officer During High Risk Search Warrant For Guns & Drugs 08/27/09 New Tool Will Help Officers Rescue Crash Victims 08/21/09 Police Target Underage Alcohol Sales 08/03/09 Milwaukee Police Unveil Branding / Recruiting Campaign 05/26/09 Armed Suspect Shot During Confrontation With Police 05/19/09 MPD & DA Announce Task Force Investigating Matching DNA in Homicides 04/15/09 Milwaukee Police Announce Continuing Crime Decline in 2009 04/11/09 Milwaukee Police Officer Shot During Confrontation With Armed Suspect 03/31/09 Milwaukee Police Atwitter with New Technology 03/28/09 Learn About Milwaukee Police From Home 02/26/09 Milwaukee Police Install ATMs in District Stations 02/18/09 Milwaukee Police Announce Violent Crime Drops 10% In 2008 01/19/09 Drug Suspect Shot After Violent Fight With Officer 01/12/09 Milwaukee Police Honor School Crossing Guards 01/02/09 Fewer People Fall Victim to Homicide on Milwaukee's Streets in 2008