Milwaukee, WI
School resource officers missing from Milwaukee Public Schools
No student resource officers in MPS schools
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students went to class for the start of school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3. But school resource officers (SRO) did not despite a state requirement.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students went to class for the start of school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3. But school resource officers (SRO) did not despite a state requirement.
“Here we are at the start of the school year and they’re just not there,” said State Sen. John Jagler (R-Watertown).
In 2020, MPS cut its contract for resource officers with the Milwaukee Police Department. Now, the district is nine months behind on a deadline to reinstate those officer. The requirement was tied to Act 12 – a shared revenue bill signed into law in 2023.
“I don’t think there is anybody fighting that issue. It’s just a matter some logistics,” said Gov. Tony Evers.
The district was required to hire 25 school resource officers by January.
Leaders have visited Georgia and Washington, D.C. as part of a plan to redefine the role.
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“Our intention is to make sure that we comply because it’s the right thing to do,” said Eduardo Galvan, interim superintendent.
Galvan could not provide a firm timeline on what SROs will return to MPS schools.
“It’s a matter of we have to work with the police department, and we have to settle those things,” Galvan said.
In a statement to FOX6 News, the Milwaukee Police Department said it has been in communication with MPS on fulfilling the school resource officer requirement in a manner that best meets the needs of our community.
“I would like to know why they thought it was OK to drag their feet on this,” Jagler said.
Jagler said the district is violating the law on the shared revenue agreement.
“So when do you want to see SROs in MPS schools?” asked FOX6’s Aaron Maybin.
“In January of 2024, in short of not having a time machine… ASAP,” Jagler replied.
Caroline Williams agrees. She has grandkids in MPS schools.
“Because these kids are a little different. You need some help. When they start to get outrageous, you need that backup,” Williams said.
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Not everyone is eager to bring police back in the schools. The president of the teacher’s union continues to call on legislators to fund social workers, counselors and other mental health support staff instead of school resource officers.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find 11-year-old Sir’Charles Bason, a critically missing boy who was last seen near Teutonia and Kiley at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Police described Bason as 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build, brown eyes and black, low-cut hair. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with green lines, dark-colored jeans, tan sandals and carrying gray Nike Jordan shoes.
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What you can do:
Anyone with information on Bason’s whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 4 at 414-935-7242.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department released information.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man, previously named one of Wisconsin’s Most Wanted, has been sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his cousin in 2020.
In court
What we know:
A Milwaukee County jury found 39-year-old Brandon Gladney guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firm by a felon earlier this year.
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Judge Michelle Havas sentenced Gladney to 29 years in prison on Friday, April 17. He was granted credit for more than a year’s time served and further sentenced to 14 years of extended supervision.
Arrested in Arizona after years on the run, court records show Gladney has also been ordered to pay the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office more than $1,800 for extradition costs.
Homicide investigation
The backstory:
The shooting happened in May 2020. Investigators said Gladney was captured on video apparently arguing with the victim, his cousin, outside a Milwaukee convenience store near 21st and Meinecke.
“It’s all on video, and it’s devastating for that family,” the marshal on the case told FOX6 when Gladney was profiled on Wisconsin’s Most Wanted. “You have a family member that shot and killed another family member.”
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Prosecutors said Gladney walked away but then returned with a gun pointed directly at the victim and shot him. The victim died from his gunshot wounds at a nearby hospital. Multiple bullet casings were found at the scene.
Gladney went on the run for years. He was arrested in Arizona in January 2023, years after he was charged.
The Source: FOX6 News referenced information from the U.S. Marshals Service, Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior coverage.
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