On April 11, 2009, Police Officer Vidal Colon was shot in the line of duty while attempting to protect the citizens of our community. He survived this vicious attack by a CONVICTED FELON out on parole.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, less than two months later, Officers Graham Kunisch and Bryan Norberg were both severely injured when they were shot in the 800 block of S. 2nd Street. At the writing of this article, both our brother officers are still recovering in the hospital. Our prayers go out to these heroes and their families.
Shortly after this horrendous act, Julius C. Burton, 18, was taken into custody. He was found in a near-by house which he illegally entered in an attempt to evade arrest. Burton is reported to have an arrest record for the crime of burglary. Burglary is not only a felony, but an alleged non-violent crime in which Governor Doyle wants to give early release. More...
BY: THOMAS E. FISCHER
MILWAUKEE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICE-PRESIDENT CONVEYED THESE THOUGHTS TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ON JUNE 15, 2009. THE COMMITTEE THEN VOTED TO ENDORSE FURLOUGHS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
The City of Milwaukee has recently provided notice that will: 1) refuse to honor contractual pay-step increases; and 2) furlough police officers.
While the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) appreciates the difficult situation facing the City, resolving that fiscal dilemma should not be borne on the backs of those who “protect and serve” the citizens of Milwaukee. Unlike any other profession, police officers place their lives on the line on a daily basis, facing a “clear and present danger” each and every time they don their uniforms and body armor in order to protect the public. Although we appreciate the candor of the Mayor and his staff regarding the financial situation of the City, I question the idea of furloughing sworn officers that are in police support functions. More...
Thanks to the perseverance of the MPA and
its legal counsel, Cermele & Associates,
S.C.,a decorated Milwaukee Police Department detective is able to return to duty
approximately seven years after being terminated by former Chief of Police,
Arthur Jones. More...
Once again Milwaukee Police Officers have had to face a close quarter gun battle. Once again one of our officers was shot while attempting to arrest a man with a gun.
On Saturday, April 11, 2009, Officer’s Vidal Colon and Jose Lazo responded to a man with a gun complaint in the 1200 block of S. 36th Street. As we all do, the officers went to that assignment not so much thinking of the danger to themselves, but to the danger the suspect could cause to the public.
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THANK YOUR MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT DAY
The Event Was A Huge Success Thanks To Our Friends At
Bell Ambulance, Steny's Tavern & Grill, WKLH/96.5, & Budweiser
Commemorative T-Shirts $20 Are Still Available At The MPA® Office
(All Proceeds To Benefit The Police Officer Support Team Officer Fund)
