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Public Safety

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Under Wisconsin law and the Milwaukee City Charter, the Fire and Police Commission oversees all aspects of Fire Department and Police Department operations. The Commission sets overall policy while the chief of each department manages daily operations and implements the Commission’s policy direction and goals. 

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Fire and Police Commission

Citizen complaints made against the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), and/or the Department of Emergency Communications (DEC)

Combined Complaints - Q3 2019 through Q3 2025

Tracking NEW, PENDING, and CLOSED complaints in which allegations have been made related to UNJUSTIFIED police action(s) and/or RACE-BASED police action(s).  

Citizen complaints submitted to the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission 
Pending = number remaining open at beginning of quarter; 
New = number received during quarter; 
Closed = number resolved during quarter
Q1 = January - March; 
Q2 = April - June;
Q3 = July - September;
Q4 = October - December
Beginning with 2019 Q3, this count, and the related data posting, contain both FPC and IAD-recieved complaints. 


Settlement Agreement Complaint Tabulation - through Q3 (2025)

Beginning in October 2025, the MPD and FPC began the transition to a new records management system. As a result, we anticipate there may be delays with posting as old data is migrated, new data is entered, and we are trained on the various aspects of the new system. We sincerely appreciate your patience during this time. 

Memo RE - Records Mgmt transition (Feb 2026).pdf

Citizen complaints submitted to the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission 
Pending = number remaining open at beginning of quarter; New = number received during quarter; Closed = number resolved during quarter
Q1 = January - March; Q2 = April - June; Q3 = July - September; Q4 = October - December
Beginning with 2019 Q3, this count, and the related data posting, contain both FPC and IAD-received complaints. 


2026-complaint-tabulation-sa-thru-end-of-q3-2025.xlsx

Test 2026-complaint-tabulation.xlsx

Citizen Complaints Against Police and Fire Departments & the Department of Emergency Communication

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The Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) was established January 1, 1875. The department consists of 30 Fire Stations, 30 Engines, 8 Trucks, 13 Paramedic Units, 2 Heavy Rescues, and a Fireboat. The department, currently under the leadership of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, is the primary fire suppression, prevention, rescue, and emergency medical service provider for the City of Milwaukee.  The department's motto is "Courage, Integrity, and Honor." 

In 2013, the very successful Milwaukee County Shared Services Initiative was established with surrounding fire departments to ensure the closest, most appropriate resources for fires and medical emergency incidents are dispatched, regardless of municipal borders. This innovative way of business helps to get aid to over 2000 people a year faster than ever.  In addition, rig, equipment, training, and the transferring of emergency vehicles into empty fire stations during fires, showcases the cooperation beyond direct emergency responses. 

The MFD has more than 750 firefighters and over 100 civilians who serve on the department.  Sworn members are at minimum EMT-Basic trained, with 226 trained to Advanced Life Support/Paramedic status.  The MFD is the largest fire department in the state of Wisconsin. 


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Citizen Complaints Against Police and Fire Departments & the Department of Emergency Communication

EMS Calls For Service (Historical)