Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee Police Department
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AbbreviationMPD
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 3, 1855
Employees2,305
Annual budget$297 million (2020)
Jurisdictional structure
Legal jurisdictionMunicipal
Operational structure
HeadquartersPolice Administration Building
749 W. State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sworn members 1,567 of 1,725 (2024)
Agency executive
  • Jeffrey B. Norman, Chief
Facilities
Stations
7
  • District 1
  • District 2
  • District 3
  • District 4
  • District 5
  • District 6
  • District 7
  • Specialized Patrol Division
Police boats2
Website
city.milwaukee.gov/police

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) 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. Jeffrey B. Norman is the current chief of police, serving since December 2020.