Milwaukee Police Department
The Milwaukee Police Department is the police department organized under the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The department has a contingent of about 1,800 sworn officers when at full strength and is divided into seven districts.[1] Jeffrey B. Norman is the current chief of police, serving since December 2020.
Milwaukee Police Department
MPD
September 3, 1855
2,305
$297 million (2020)
Municipal
Police Administration Building
749 W. State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1,738
- Jeffrey B. Norman, Chief
- District 1
- District 2
- District 3
- District 4
- District 5
- District 6
- District 7
- Specialized Patrol Division
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Weapons[edit]
In 2023, MPD transitioned back to Glock (G45 9mm) pistols due to accidental discharges of their P320 pistols while holstered.
In 2019, the MPD transitioned to the SIG Sauer P320 in 9mm following issues which involved frames cracking on the M&P40 pistols used by MPD. The holster chosen for the P320 pistols is made by Safariland, a company known for making various holsters and accessories.[66]
As of 2018, Milwaukee police officers are armed with the Smith & Wesson M&P .40 S&W, which is the standard issue weapon for the department.[67] It replaced the Glock 22 .40 caliber pistol following issues with the Glock's performance back in 2009.[68]
As of 2009, the standard-issue patrol rifle is the Smith & Wesson M&P15; it was first purchased when the agency went to the M&P .40 sidearm.[68]