Milwaukee police staffing shortage; records show summer lapses

The Brief

  • Records show Milwaukee Police District 1 had only three patrol officers on a few late-night shifts in July.
  • MPD said this summer it was “alarmed” by the staffing lineup and contrary to directives.
  • The department faces recruitment challenges as state law requires staffing growth by 2034.

MILWAUKEE Records obtained by FOX6 reveal nights this past summer when Milwaukee Police Department staffing in the heart of the city reached low levels.

What we know:

District One happens to be MPD’s headquarters and covers downtown and Milwaukee’s East Side. The documents, known as “lineups” show the department’s scheduling.

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