Milwaukee Police Department Public Information Office May 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 May.
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.
MPD May 2024 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR
Community
- posts/stories focusing on community engagement efforts.
#MKEPD There are a lot of events coming up! #JoinUs! We invite the #MKECommunity to check them out on our public relations website at: mkepdpio.org/calendar/ Hope everyone has a fun, safe weekend!
Milwaukee Police want everyone to have a #Safe #CincoDeMayo.
Please remember:
- Discharging a firearm in public, even in celebration, is ILLEGAL
- Parents please know where your children are and who they are with
- Don't Drink and Drive
- Have fun
#BePartOfTheSolution! #Together we can keep #MKEStrong
Safety
- posts/stories educating about safety tips, highlighting cases and press releases.
#MKEPD #PressRelease
Milwaukee Police Department Officer Shot
MILWAUKEE, WI - Yesterday, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at approximately 10:52 p.m., Milwaukee Police officers were deployed on foot in the area of the 1200 block of S. Cesar Chavez Dr. for Cinco de Mayo when a suspect fired shots, subsequently striking an officer. Officers did not return fire and no one else was struck.
The officer, a 29-year-old male with over one year of service, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
MPD has three persons of interest in custody and recovered two firearms; however, we are still seeking additional information. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
This investigation is fluid and ongoing.
We want to thank the Milwaukee Fire Department for providing prompt medical attention to our officer.
The Milwaukee Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a speedy recovery. We are very proud of all the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department that showed great professionalism. Download Release at: https://mkepdpio.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Press-Release-May-8-2024-Milwaukee-Police-Department-Community-Briefing-March-24-2024-Officer-Involved-Shooting.pdf
Wellness
- posts/stories highlighting MPD's wellness initiatives.
National Police Week - Honoring Fallen Officer Peter E. C. Jerving
Recruitment
- posts/stories to generate interest in applying.
Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at our Bicycle Rapid Response Team training. As we gear up for an exhilarating and demanding summer, let us give you a sneak peek into our preparation process.
Learn more about becoming a police officer:
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Professionalism
- posts/stories highlighting our training, members, staff.
MKEPD hashtagMPDMountedPatrol hashtagLoveWhatYouDo and you never work a day in your life! 💙
We are so fortunate to have officers who love what they do every day! Making a difference in the community and keeping people safe is their number one priority. It's a great perk to be able to do it on horseback! - Milwaukee Mounted Patrol Mke Urban Stables
Check out this great video Produced/Directed by Robert Maraist of World View Productions, Ltd.
To learn more about the day to day efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department, we share with you the Milwaukee Police Department's social media sites that include valuable information about upcoming community events, community engagement, recruitment efforts, etc. We encourage you to follow these accounts or visit them for up to date information about the Department.
