MPD says it hasn't bought facial recognition licenses; commission seeks records and SOP before any procurement At the Feb. 5 FPC meeting, MPD leaders told commissioners the department has not purchased new facial‑recognition software and that any purchase would follow an SOP, but inspectors said limited investigative use and manual logs exist and the commission requested a case log and further transparency.

Milwaukee Police admit they haven't acquired new facial recognition licenses, but past usage raises questions about transparency and oversight.

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FPC audit finds most MPD squad-accident records complete but flags documentation gaps An FPC audit of Milwaukee Police Department squad accidents from Jan. 1'June 30, 2025 found high overall compliance with documentation but identified gaps in crash reports, photos, video linkage and supervisory recommendations that the FPC says should be corrected as MPD moves to a new records system.

A recent audit of Milwaukee's Police Department squad-accident records reveals strong overall documentation but uncovers critical gaps that could impact accountability and training.

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Milwaukee police present new generative‑AI policy; commissioners press for public outreach and safeguards The Fire & Police Commission heard Milwaukee Police Department updates to five SOPs and a newly created SOP 682 governing generative AI; MPD said it currently has no AI tools but will consider report‑writing pilots, and commissioners urged transparency, community engagement and strong guardrails.

Milwaukee police are proposing a groundbreaking policy on generative AI, but commissioners are demanding transparency and public engagement before any implementation.

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Committee reviews multiple police SOP changes, including removal of drawing-from-holster as a standalone use-of-force report The Fire and Police Commission reported several SOP updates (domestic-violence referrals, drone deployment, wellness team roles, Benchmark records transition). A notable change would remove reporting requirements for drawing a firearm from a holster as a standalone use-of-force event; members said they may seek further council review.

Significant changes are coming to police procedures, including a controversial decision to stop requiring reports for drawing a firearm from a holster.

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Milwaukee police drug unit hit by cyber incident Cyber incident hits Milwaukee police HIDTA drug unit with confidential case data; impact on investigations and records is not yet known.

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Fire and Police Commission affirms 7-day suspension for Milwaukee officer over failure to investigate The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission unanimously affirmed a seven-day unpaid suspension for Officer Benjamin Riviere on June 20, 2025, finding he failed to conduct a thorough investigation after a March 23, 2024 crash that left two people critically injured.

A Milwaukee police officer faces a week-long suspension for failing to properly investigate a serious crash that left two drivers critically injured.

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Retired Milwaukee Police Lieutenant reflects on 25 years of service and new role Former lieutenant transitions to civilian role as police services specialist investigator in Milwaukee

A retired lieutenant from the Milwaukee Police Department reveals how his 25 years of service continue to shape the department's future, even in a civilian role.

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City partners with MATC for police recruitment initiative at downtown campus Commission discusses new employee referral incentives and recruitment strategies for police force.

Milwaukee is shaking up police recruitment with innovative strategies, including new kiosks at MATC and enticing referral bonuses for city employees!

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Milwaukee Police Satisfaction Study reveals declining trust among residents since 2022 Survey shows Milwaukee residents' satisfaction with police remains low, especially after recent interactions.

A recent study reveals that trust in the Milwaukee Police is plummeting, with residents expressing growing dissatisfaction, particularly after recent interactions.

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Milwaukee leaders propose statewide police recruitment bonuses amid staffing challenges City officials seek statewide funding to enhance Milwaukee police recruitment and retention efforts.

Milwaukee's leaders are grappling with a critical police staffing crisis and debating a statewide recruitment bonus that could change the game for law enforcement in the city.

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