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. …