Milwaukee Police Department Public Information Office August 2024 update
While not an all-inclusive reflection of all of the items MPD PIO shared for the month, here is a sampling of the MPD initiatives, engagement efforts, and community safety information that was shared with the public on our social media platforms for the month of August.
MPD's priorities to communicate to our public are as follows:
1. Community - posts/stories focusing on community engagement efforts.
2. Safety - posts/stories educating about safety tips, highlighting cases and press releases.
3. Recruitment - posts/stories to generate interest in applying.
4. Wellness - feel good posts/stories, posts/stories highlighting MPD's wellness initiatives.
5. Professionalism - posts/stories highlighting our training, members, staff.
Community
- posts/stories focusing on community engagement efforts
Safety
- post/stories educating about safety tips, highlighting cases and press releases.
Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to a Fatal Hit and Run
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday, August 5th, 2024, the Milwaukee County District
Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against Zykevious Joshua-Alexander in
connection to a series of egregious crimes including a fatal hit and run collision. The fatal
collision occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., on the 100 block
of West Walker St.
Additional criminal charges were issued against the defendant including knowingly
operating a motor vehicle without a valid license causing death, driving a motor vehicle
without consent and fleeing police. If convicted, he could face up to 132 years in prison and fines of up to $220,000.
Most alarming is that this particular defendant is only 14 years of age. The Milwaukee
Police Department (MPD) reminds our youth that criminal behavior is unacceptable and
we along with our residents will not tolerate harm to members of our community. If you
engage in criminal behavior, you will be held accountable.
To our community, we ask that you positively engage with our young people. Teach our
youth that reckless, dangerous and harmful behaviors ruin the lives of the victims, families, and the offenders themselves. Support and encourage our young people to make responsible decisions. Causing harm to people or property is not acceptable. We need everyone to be a part of the solution.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a motor vehicle was stolen every 31 seconds in the United States in 2023.
Use these #SafetyTips when parking and exiting your vehicle:
🚙Take your vehicle's key; do not leave it in or on your vehicle.
🚐Close and lock all windows and doors when you park.
🚘Park in well-lit areas if possible.
📵Never leave valuables in your vehicle, especially if they can be seen from outside the vehicle.
#MKEPD #ExcessiveHeat Advisory and Watch in place for #MKE. Keep your kiddos and pets #SafeMKE! Click on picture for some tips! 👀🐶
wellness
- posts/stories highlighting MPD's wellness initiatives.
#MKEPD #BestPhotoShootEver! L👀K who is joining the Milwaukee Police Department Wellness Team! Introducing #KAI aka #CRUSH's lil bro! He is currently in training and will be joining the team soon! A huge #ThankYou to Partners with Paws inc., Kewaskum Veterinary Clinic, and Fromm Family Foods for your continued #Support! 🚔🐾💙
#MKEPD Officers return from assisting the Chicago Police Department during the #DNC to a warm welcome from Executive Command Staff members and #CRUSH. #ThankYou for your service and dedication.
On #NationalDogDay #CRUSH wants to introduce you to the K9’s of #MKEPD! We would love for you to comment and share yours! 
recruitment
- posts/stories to generate interest in applying.
Professionalism
- posts/stories highlighting our training, members and staff.
#DidYouKnow? The Milwaukee Police Band is the oldest police band in the United States!
In 1897, Officer William Stupenagel established the band, which had its first performance in 1898. Today, the band continues to perform regularly at events around Milwaukee.
Check out upcoming performances:
https://milwaukeepoliceband.org/mpb-2024
Milwaukee Police Department Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Merrick Garland discussed local, state and national law enforcement issues at the federal courthouse this past week. hashtagPublicSafetyPartnerships
#MKEPD Chief Norman had a great time at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office #NationalNightOut! #PublicSafetyPartnerships helping #MKE thrive.
