Podcasts about Milwaukee Police Department

(AUDIO ONLY) Former police sergeant Patrick O'Donnell joins Deviant Off Script to discuss his 25-year career with the Milwaukee Police Department, his experiences during the crack wars and his transition to becoming a best-selling author. Patrick shares crazy stories from his time on the force, insights into his post-retirement life and his work helping writers accurately depict police procedures in their work. Patrick's also gives a taste of his new book, 'The Good Collar.' GET PATRICK'S LATEST BOOK: https://copsandwriters.com/book/the-good-collar/ JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2025 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to a bonus episode of the Cops and Writers Podcast, with me being interviewed on the Things Police See Podcast hosted by Steve Gould!We talk about everything from rectal hot sauce to a last-second murder confession. Check out the most awesome Steve Gould's Things Pollice See Podcast!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

On an unseasonably chilly morning of June 3, 1990, a man tapped on the door of an unfamiliar car parked in front of his home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through the window, he could see a blonde woman in the passenger seat slumped over toward the driver's side of the car. He assumed she was drunk and passed out, but when he opened the car door to wake her up, he quickly realized that she was dead. Rattled, he quickly closed the door and immediately called the police. The woman was later identified as 21-year-old Beth Buege. Born and raised in Milwaukee she worked in a jewelry store and was an aspiring model. More than 30 years later, her killer has never been caught. And her family still seeks justice. If you have any information on the murder of Beth Buege call The Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 933-4444 or call the Cold Case Unit, (414) 935-1212. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/DIARIES to start your subscription. You can also use promo code: DIARIES at checkout! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! https://shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/wx7pm9967k95696-7gmam-sjfe8-5737y-3p233-2rmha-kac9n Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Imagefilm 018 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/315-imagefilm-018 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our Links: Link Hub: https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From house prices outpacing incomes in Wisconsin to a significant decrease in the number of arrests by the Milwaukee Police Department, here are some of Wisconsin Policy Forum's findings from the last year.

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Patrick O'Donnell, a former Milwaukee Police Department sergeant turned bestselling author and podcast host. Patrick shares his remarkable journey from law enforcement to the literary world, discussing his experiences on the force, including high-stakes standoffs and heartwarming community interactions. He also delves into his transition to writing and podcasting, offering insights into his books like the upcoming "The Good Collar." Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with tales of bravery, humor, and the pursuit of justice.www.copsandwriters.comWant to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600

Sherwin tackles a pressing issue: the alleged discrimination within the Milwaukee Police Department and the systemic barriers preventing the hiring and advancement of Black officers. With personal stories, historical context, and sharp analysis, he examines how these practices impact community trust, officer morale, and public safety. Why is diversity so critical in law enforcement, and what steps must be taken to address these injustices? Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on equality and accountability.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 20, 2024:We take a look at a new report on Madison's body-worn camera trial run,Hear how the city plans to improve traffic safety,Check in with some local gun educators, who are seeing a record spike in engagement since the election,Learn about a new, AI-powered tool in the Milwaukee Police Department's arsenal,Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves,Travel back in time to 1965,And much more.

In Episode 20 of The Chief Exchange Podcast, host Alec Wons sits down with Jeffery Norman, Chief of Police at Milwaukee Police Department. Chief Norman shares his insights on the power of preparation, the importance of holding others accountable, and the critical role of frequent community engagement. He discusses innovative approaches to recruiting new personnel and the extensive planning involved in preparing for the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. Chief Norman emphasizes the importance of expanding your network and shares his mantra, “Develop. Mentor. Coach.” Tune in for an episode packed with leadership wisdom and practical advice for public safety professionals. (Note: the episode was recorded in March of 2024)

Send us a Text Message.Please enjoy my guest spot on the "This Week In Waukesha" radio show with host Don Brown! We chatted about my career with the Milwaukee Police Department and what I have been up to post-retirement, including this podcast and author career.Note, I come on the show about 20 minutes into the show. Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. The Breakfast Jury by Ken Humphrey. Pick it up today at http://kenhumphrey.comSupport the Show.

Today, we are speaking with Patrick O'Donnell. Patrick O'Donnell is a retired police sergeant with 25 years experience with the city of Milwaukee Police Department. During his police career he worked exclusively on the street in patrol, and he participated and supervised different special units (anti-gang unit, licensed premise unit, violent crime task force, and armed robbery unit). He is now the author of nine books, including the police procedurals Cops and Writers reference guides. His last four books in the Brew City Blues series are collaborations with Michael Anderle and is now working solo on another crime fiction series.Patrick hosts the popular Cops and Writers Podcast. O'Donnell's Cops and Writers Facebook group that is 7,000 members strong has members of law enforcement from around the globe answering crime writer's police procedural questions. O'Donnell lives in Wisconsin with his wife. He has four kids and one adorable granddaughter. In his spare time, he works out almost every day and enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, smoking an occasional cigar with friends while they solve world problems and traveling.Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/Support the Show.

Seven year old Alexis Patterson was walked to school by her stepfather. He watched as she crossed the street and went in, however she would be marked absent that day and soon an entire community was looking for her.If you have any information please call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401. You can also call the Milwaukee County Sherriff's Office at 414-278-4788.Written by Candace Allison and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any insights, or even a case you'd like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

In August 2021, Mercedes Hernandez, 19, was killed in a senseless act of gun violence in Milwaukee, WI. The man who shot her, 21-year-old Renzo Rascon-Gamboa, has eluded custody and remains on the run.Rascon-Gamboa has been allegedly spotted in Veracruz, Mexico. If you know of Rascon-Gamboa's whereabouts, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department, District 2, at (414) 935-7360.Sources:Milwaukee man accused, double shooting on city's south side (fox6now.com)Arrest warrant issued for man accused in double shooting on Milwaukee's south side (cbs58.com)Renzo Rascon-Gamboa Charged With 1st-degree Reckless Homicide For The Fatal Shooting On August 26 That Left A 19-year-old Woman Dead And Another Injured | Hispanic News Network USA Blog (wordpress.com)https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mAwwlMBwGA24vDCBM1eiO?si=3Sdu9eWqSRGtVI7qVLrPmg

Dan breaks an exclusive story: MPD District 1 officers have been instructed to make at least one stop every 45 minutes in an apparent violation of Wisconsin law's prohibition on law enforcement quotas.

In episode two of our National Case Closed Project: Supporting Best Practices in Investigation season, Just Science sat down with Fabio Sanchez, Crime Gun Intelligence Sergeant at the City of Miami Police Department, Yaneisy Delgado, Intelligence Analyst at the Miami-Dade Police Department, and Kevin Armbruster, retired Lieutenant with the Milwaukee Police Department, to discuss how their agencies utilize ballistics evidence and cross-agency collaboration to improve gun violence investigations in the greater Miami area. When a fatal or non-fatal shooting occurs, investigators can submit ballistics evidence to the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network, or NIBIN, which will generate potential associations with other firearm cases in the area. Law enforcement agencies in Miami, Florida have developed best practices for utilizing NIBIN and other information-sharing techniques to drastically reduce gun violence rates in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Listen along as Fabio, Yaneisy, and Kevin describe their agencies' methods for quickly and effectively entering data into NIBIN, using social media and other analyses to track patterns in case evidence, and the importance of information sharing and collaboration for preventing gun violence. This project is supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GK-04008-JAGP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Episode 194 / Patrick O'Donnell is a retired Milwaukee Police Department sergeant with a 25-year career as well as an author and podcaster. He shares common mistakes he sees in characterization and police procedure in genre fiction. We discuss how to go beyond overused tropes and how to get the details of investigations right without boring the reader.

On today's show I will be chatting with one of my former colleagues and friend, Lt. William Walsh! Lieutenant Walsh joined the Milwaukee Police Department in 1993. He started in patrol and worked in one of the busiest and most dangerous districts in the city, and perhaps the country! During his distinguished twenty-seven-year career, he went on promoted to sergeant being a supervisor for the tactical enforcement unit (SWAT), an instructor at the police academy, an investigator in the internal affairs division (IAD), and then promoted again to lieutenant where he finished his career supervising the sergeants and police officers at district five late shift, where he began his police career. The good lieutenant is now teaching at Blackhawk Technical College and writing novels. In today's episode we discuss:·      Will growing up in Milwaukee and then later joining the Marines.·      How and why, he joined the Milwaukee Police Department. ·      How friends, family, and the community reacted to him becoming a Milwaukee Police Officer.·      His beginnings in the department working late shift in one of the busiest and most dangerous districts in the city/country.·      Him being promoted to sergeant and immediately being assigned to the tactical enforcement unit (SWAT) in an attempt to balance racial inequality.·      Common misconceptions associated with how SWAT officers are portrayed on TV, in movies, and in books.·      Reluctantly being assigned to the internal affairs division (IAD) and the problems and challenges that assignment posed.·      Promoting to lieutenant and commanding the late shift at District Five where his career started!·      Retirement and his new teaching career and writing novels.Connect with Lt. Walsh on LinkedIn.Check out his debut novel, Fallen Angels.Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27 Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/Avenging Adam Audiobook by Jodi Burnett Get 50% off Avenging Adam audiobook with this link! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers. Critics say the trend makes streets more dangerous. By Jonah Chester, Wisconsin Public Radio's 2022-2023 Mike Simonson Memorial Investigative Reporting Fellow embedded in the Wisconsin Watch newsroom. Originally published on Aug. 2, 2023.

A young woman in the 80s, who aspires to become a police officer, is unjustly targeted  after having the audacity to stand up for herself within the Milwaukee Police Department. A tragic murder is followed by one shocking miscarriage of justice after another. Recorded live at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Kari AndersonSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Subscriber-only episode**This episode will release for all listeners as regularly scheduled on Midwest Murder Monday, September 4th** A young woman in the 80s, who aspires to become a police officer, is unjustly targeted  after having the audacity to stand up for herself within the Milwaukee Police Department. A tragic murder is followed by one shocking miscarriage of justice after another. Recorded live at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks. Episode title submitted by: Kari Andersonhttps://linktr.ee/midwestmurderpod

Ashleigh Anne Love was born on September 17, 1990 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the only daughter of Tammy and Joe Love and the middle child with an older brother, Anthony and a younger brother, Alex. Her mother said in an interview that “Ashleigh was the sweetest, kindest person in the world. She would do anything for anyone.” This is her story. Anyone with information can contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 You can also send a tip anonymously to the podcast website at https://www.loveandjusticepodcast.com/ Ashleigh Love Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/149856496505/ Watch "Letters to Ashleigh": https://vimeo.com/97660843 Love and Justice Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WClrszSdnTgNvA4IDmMpy RESOURCES: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/unsolved-ashleigh-love Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Our Links: Website: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mdiariespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdgBwpV1/ Edited by: https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan breaks a truly disturbing exclusive story on just how out of control Milwaukee is and how unable (or unwilling) the Milwaukee Police Department is to stop it.

We are thrilled to announce that the long-sought family photos of Tammy Love have at last been released by the Milwaukee Police Department! This fantastic outcome is a testament to the impact that LOVE & JUSTICE has had on the case; and it brings us one giant leap closer to finding justice for Ashleigh Love. This milestone calls for celebration and serves as a reminder of the vital role played by persistence, empathy, and teamwork in seeking justice for cold-case murder victims. We express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported us and continue to accompany us on this journey.Please remember that if you have any information to share, you can contact the MPD at any time or call our tip line at 323-591-9339. As demonstrated by recent developments, the police are indeed listening. Your tip might just be the key to finally solving this cold case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Investigative Reporter, Ashley Luthern, about her powerful and shocking investigation about a young woman who died after reporting domestic abuse many times to the Milwaukee Police Department. Then we talk to the director of the Licensing, Educator Advancement and Development team at the state's Department of Public Instruction, Jennifer Kammerud, about the findings in the 2021 Educator Preparation Program and Workforce Analysis Report and what it tells us about the statewide teacher shortage. Guests: Ashley Luthern, Jennifer Kammerud

In the late hours of July 22, 1991, Detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy of the Milwaukee Police Department was asked to respond to a possible homicide. Little did he know that he would soon be delving into the dark mind of one of America's most notorious serial killers, the "Milwaukee Cannibal" Jeffrey Dahmer. As the media clamored for details, Kennedy spent the next six weeks, sixteen hours a day, locked in an interrogation room with Dahmer. There the 31-year-old killer described in lurid detail how he lured several young men to his apartment where he strangled, sexually assaulted, dismembered, and in some cases, cannibalized his victims. In GRILLING DAHMER: The Interrogation of "The Milwaukee Cannibal"the reader is taken on a horrifying tour into the mind of evil as Kennedy patiently and meticulously listened to unspeakable horrors so that a monster would be taken off the streets forever.

Thank you for joining me for the thought-provoking conclusion of this special two-part interview with Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as the Angry Viking Therapist. Dr. Trevor Wilkins is a psychotherapist in private practice at Thin Line Counseling, LLC in the Lexington, KY area and specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, and High-Stress Careers.  Dr. Wilkins has an additional specialty of working with the members of public safety and the military that are dealing with stress and trauma-related disorders.  Dr. Wilkins served 15-years in uniformed law enforcement, and the prior three years as a police dispatcher, firefighter, and emergency medical technician.  Dr. Wilkins now combines his doctorate-level education in professional counseling with his experience of dealing with traumatic scenes to provide counseling services to the members of public safety, the military, and the members of the public that deal with trauma.  In today's episode we discuss:·   Some of the biggest stressors on members of law enforcement. These might shock you!·   The pros and cons of peer support groups. ·   Working with police chaplains.·   Simple steps to better mental health.·   The pros and cons of pharmaceuticals in treating patients with mental health issues and the danger of not treating the root cause of these mental health problems.·   Who takes care of the Angry Viking Therapist? ·   Alternative treatments for mental health issues, including the use of psychedelics.All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Dr. Wilkins on his website!Chat with the good doctor on InstagramCheck out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Do you want to write crime stories that are accurate and believable, but lack first-hand experience in law enforcement? Join Cop Camp, the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, and experience what real police officers and detectives do through hands-on activities this June 1st – the 4th at the Fox Valley police academy in Appleton, Wisconsin. Register now at premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 and take your crime writing to the next level. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27Support the show

On April 3, 2022, 36-year-old Ryan Withee was asked to leave the sober living house where he had been staying in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The next day, another resident at the sober living house saw Ryan leaving the house on foot with his belongings. At 1:10 am on April 5, a message was sent from Ryan's Facebook account to his friend via Facebook messenger indicating he needed help. Later that day, the same resident found Ryan's backpack at the sober living house. Then, Ryan's cell phone was located approximately a mile from the facility. Clues began to trickle in once residents reviewed the security cameras. Nearly a year later, Ryan is still missing. If you have any information about the disappearance of Ryan Withee, please call Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7405.This episode was sponsored by:Hungryroot- Get 30% off your first delivery and free veggies for life at Hungryroot.com/VANISHED.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Former Waukesha County Sheriff's Detective Steve Pedersen shares details on how police departments handle death-on-the-job situations like the one that unfolded today for the Milwaukee Police Department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Captain Sheronda Grant is a proud Milwaukee native who grew up in the 53206 area. Shortly after graduating from Hamilton High School, she was hired by the Milwaukee Police Department as a police aide in 2001. After graduating from the Police Academy, she was assigned to District 4 as a patrol officer. As an officer, Captain Grant became a state-certified law enforcement instructor trained in Professional Communications, Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Vehicle Contacts. She also became a field training officer, specialized in undercover operations, and at one point was the sole recruiting officer for the entire Milwaukee Police Department.  In January 2014, Captain Grant was promoted to the rank of a police sergeant and has been assigned to District 5, the Internal Affairs Division, the Police Academy, and the Office of the Chief as the agency's Spokesperson. In 2020, she was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to District 3. In December 2021, she was reassigned to District 5 as the Acting Captain, and on February 18, 2022, she was promoted to Captain and remained at District 5.  Captain Grant holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Quality and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Marian University. She graduated from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - Leadership in Police Organizations. She has attended various FBI LEEDA courses, earned several training certificates, and graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command - Class 518. She is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, IACP, and is a former President of the League of Martin. Captain Grant believes that diversity in law enforcement is essential, therefore, she works to encourage more African Americans, other minorities, and women to join the law enforcement profession.  Captain Grant's clothing line https://www.wearestrongenough.com/ https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/About-MPD/Command-Staff-Bios/Sheronda-D.-GrantSponsored by the Social Media Strategies Summit. Check out their website to learn more about their upcoming social media conferences for Public Safety and Government professionals. https://bit.ly/3IrRdDL

Dan reveals staggering numbers from the Milwaukee Police Department that upend the entire liberal narrative on guns. Plus "How Bizarre" and the latest on the scandal at Joe's Garage.

Scott and Mickey discuss the fascinating saga of Laurie Bembenek and the murder of Christine Shultz.  The trial in which Bembenek was convicted of the crime was one of the most prominent murder trials in history, creating an international media sensation before the days of OJ Simpson or cable television.  Her subsequent escape from prison only added to its legacy and entered "Bambi" into folk hero status, while at the same time leaving a grieving family even more pain to endure. Join us as we discuss "Part 1" of a 2-part series on this unforgettabe chapter in our state's true crime history. In the beginning banter, Scott shares a personal experience he had with a recent strange sighting in our skies.   Aliens?    You be the judge.. but first, listen to Episode 16 of Badger Bizarre!   Facebook Twitter Website Email us:  badgerbizarre@outlook.com   Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quotes: "Inside Edition"  - King World/CBS Television/CBS Media   Attribution for Music: Trailer: Composer: Adam Phillip Zwirchmayr https://www.pond5.com/ Intro: https://pixabay.com/ Outro: Composer: Viacheslav Sarancha  https://www.pond5.com/   Attribution for logo design: Red Claw Scratch Photo   Sources:  Bembenek, Lawrencia - "Woman on Trial" Radish, Kris - "Run, Bambi, Run" Roddick, Bill - "The Thirteenth Juror" Podcast - "Run, Bambi, Run"   Strange Lights in Night Sky Facebook Page      

The Milwaukee Police Department responded to more than 1,300 calls for service at 34 Milwaukee Public Schools high schools in the 2021-'22 school year, an average of 7.2 calls every school day. Many were for serious crimes including “battery,” “reckless vehicle,” “sexual assault,” “subject with gun” and “shots fired.” Yet the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors refuses to put resource officers back into the schools. In this episode of Free Exchange, Badger Institute President Mike Nichols and Managing Editor Mark Lisheron discuss the disturbing numbers and how MPS is failing to protect kids and provide a safe place for them to learn. Read the full report here: https://www.badgerinstitute.org/why-milwaukee-needs-to-get-cops-back-in-schools/

The Milwaukee Police Department is getting close to $16 million from the federal government to fund hiring 50 police officers for a three-year period.

After twenty-five years on the job as a sergeant in the Milwaukee Police Department, Patrick 'The Sarge' O'Donnell has created a community for cops and writers. What started as a glorified PDF on how to buy cars, ended up as the next stage in life for O'Donnell. He's turned his passion for writing into a group that helps other aspiring crime writers. In the process, his new series called 'Brew City Blues' has officially hit the shelves. The first in the series - Field Training - is available HERE exclusively on Amazon. Visit Cops and Writers HERE.Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere elseDonate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.comGo to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and merchFollow us on...TwitterFacebookInstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Milwaukee Police Department is facing an attrition crisis, undermining the frontline administration of justice in Wisconsin's largest city. In part two of a conversation with Badger Institute president Mike Nichols, researcher Sean Kennedy discusses the current state of MPD and how to reverse the alarming trend of unfilled positions across all levels of law enforcement ranks. Click below to read the full text of Sean's research. The Thinning Blue Line: Milwaukee Police Department's Attrition Crisis A Tale of Two States: Wisconsin Crime Trends, 2017-2022 Visit www.badgerinstitute.org for more content from the Mandate for Madison — our policy roadmap for a more prosperous Wisconsin.

Welcome back to That's Criminal. Spoilers is coming to Audible. I just finished some last-minute edits. The producer/narrator Chas Mandala has been amazing to work with. He's so good at bringing Banks and Wilke, Thompson, DeGuello, and of course Biannca and Poppy to life. Look for that on pre-order in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your continued support for Blood Red Ivory. Got about 20,000 more words to go in the first draft of the next Ty Benhoff adventure. I think you're really going to like it. Hopefully, I can get it to you later this year. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate the TCP. Do that and I send you a free ebook. Hit me up by DM on IG @thatscriminalpodcast or email, john@johnstampwriter.com, and I'll send you either Brother's Keeper, Shattered Circle, or Wraith of Sheltermount. Tonight we're talking to Patrick O'Donnell. Patrick worked for the Milwaukee Police Department for 25 years. He has overseen thousands of crime scenes and investigations, including homicides, sexual assaults, and robberies. He hosts Cops and Writers. an informative and often humorous podcast for crime writers that are serious about creating accurate and believable police stories. He's also the author of four books: Cops and Writers: From the Academy to the Street (Non-fiction) Cops And Writers: Crime Scenes and Investigations (Non-fiction) COMING SOON: Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1) (Fiction) Mad City: Book One of the Sean Walsh Post Apocalyptic Series (Fiction) You can find Patrick at: https://www.copsandwriters.com/ Facebook Big thanks to Crush Limbo for the music. Tripecoh Media LLC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatscriminaljs/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thatscriminaljs/support

On Monday, Milwaukee officials launched a public safety initiative called the Safe Place Program.

https://juryfile.com/2022/08/02/joniah-walker/ On June 23, 2022, the family of Joniah Walker reported the 15-year-old missing. Joniah was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on June 23, 2022, near the intersection of East Reservoir Avenue and Buffum Street in Milwaukee. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) is assisting the family of Joniah Walker and has released footage of Joniah leaving her home the day she disappeared, Joniah is seen carrying a large green hiking backpack. The NCMEC also issued an “urgent alert” for Joniah on their social media accounts. Joniah's mother has pleaded with the public for help and also has made a plea to her daughter to “Please call me and let me know you are safe.” Joniah's mother, Tanesha Howard, has also stated that she is frustrated that a critical missing alert has not been issued by the Milwaukee Police Department. https://twitter.com/JuryFile https://www.instagram.com/juryfile/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075902688137 Victims Health & Legal Fund: https://juryfile.com/shop/uncategorized/10-donation/ https://cash.app/$JuryFile --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jury-file/support

Alexis Patterson walked to school on May 3, 2002, but she never made it into the building. Her school didn't notify her parents of the seven-year-old's absence, so no one knew she was missing until school let out that afternoon. Her frantic parents, Ayanna and LaRon Bourgeois called Milwaukee Police, and a search began. But despite being only seven years old, Alexis was treated as a runaway. It would be over a week before police publicly said that they suspected foul play in her disappearance. As the days turned into months, which turned into years, the hope of finding Alexis alive diminished for many– but not her mother. She believes that her daughter is out there somewhere. And in 2016, it seemed she was proven right, when an Ohio man came to her and said that he knew Alexis. In fact, he had been married to her.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Alexis Patterson, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401. You can also contact the Milwaukee Field Office of the FBI at 414-276-4684 or the Milwaukee Police Department Cold Case Hotline at 414-935-1212.Si tiene alguna información sobre la desaparición de Alexis Patterson, llame al Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee al 414-935-7401. También puede comunicarse con la oficina local del FBI en Milwaukee al 414-276-4684 o con la línea directa de casos sin resolver del Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee al 414-935-1212.We are proud members of Spreaker Prime and The Darkcast Network.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attwgpodFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promo is from Malice After Midnight: Three people who enjoy watching and reading about true crime. Steve is a phone man. Tina is a teacher. Christine works in a hospital. They're just folks who are really interested in crime and want to talk about it. https://linktr.ee/maliceaftermidnightPartial list of sources:https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2016/07/09/new-hope-in-mystery-of-alexis-pattersons-2002-disappearance/87009370/https://www.fox6now.com/news/ex-husband-of-ohio-woman-who-provided-dna-sample-into-patterson-case-says-test-was-faultyhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2016/07/09/new-hope-in-mystery-of-alexis-pattersons-2002-disappearance/87009370/https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/news/special-reports/2022/05/03/elizabeth-smart-milwaukee-alexis-patterson-missing-children-racial-bias/9625948002/https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/john-mercure-remembers-alexis-pattersons-disappearance-15-years-laterhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2016/07/14/ohio-woman-is-not-alexis-patterson-dna-test-reveals/87117140/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Clarke_(sheriff)https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tionda-z.-bradleyhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158094486424656&set=p.10158094486424656&type=3

On today's show, I'm so happy to have Dr. Heather Kersten and Dr. Emily Jirikowic who are co-founders of First Responder's PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. The good doctors who are most commonly referred to as police psychologists provide debriefings, crisis intervention, and trauma treatment. They have realized the importance of psychoeducation and face-time with members to build trust and gain acceptance in a field requiring specialized skill and ability.These doctors work on the front lines with first responders in the most trying of times and provide much-needed support. ​In today's episode, we discuss:·      Dr. Kersten and Dr. Jirikowic's First Responders Psychological Services.·      When a debriefing is appropriate and what one looks like.·      Their role in crisis intervention with first responders.·      What psycho evaluations are and when they are conducted.·      Both doctors experience starting their careers working in the prison system with sex offenders.·      Having police officers in their immediate family and the unique perspective that gives them.·      What P.T.S.D. is and how it can be misunderstood.·      How to prevent P.T.S.D. and lessen its effects. ·      Suicide prevention and best practices dealing with suicidal subjects.·      How do members deal or don't deal with leaving police work and reintegrating into a “normal lifestyle.” All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Emily and Heather on their website!Read Weekends at Bellevue: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER and Tribe. Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupSuidie hotline: 1-800-273-8255Check out 053 Police Chaplain George Papachristou on the Cops and Writers PodcastCaffeinated CrimesBest friends Courtney and Jaclyn sip a cup of coffee and discuss all things true crime.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Type.Tune.Tint.Writers, musicians and artists who found their talent late in life or buried under denial.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

You may know her as “the other missing girl.” On May 3, 2002, seven-year-old Alexis Patterson walked the half a block to Hi-Mount Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, accompanied by her step-father, LaRon Bourgeois. LaRon left Alexis at the crosswalk, as the crossing guard accompanied her across the street to school. But when the final bell rang that afternoon, Alexis Patterson wasn't among the children to rush out of school and head home. She was never seen again. While the little girl's disappearance was big news in Milwaukee, the news was soon overshadowed by that of another missing girl: Elizabeth Smart. Elizabeth was found nine months after her abduction, but Alexis remains missing 20 years later.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Alexis Patterson, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401. You can also contact the Milwaukee Field Office of the FBI at 414-276-4684 or the Milwaukee Police Department Cold Case Hotline at 414-935-1212.Si tiene alguna información sobre la desaparición de Alexis Patterson, llame al Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee al 414-935-7401. También puede comunicarse con la oficina local del FBI en Milwaukee al 414-276-4684 o con la línea directa de casos sin resolver del Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee al 414-935-1212.We are proud members of Spreaker Prime and The Darkcast Network.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attwgpodFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promo is from Spotlight on Darkcast. This is the Darkcast Network's own podcast featuring a delicious buffet of excellent shows a bit on the darker side of life. https://darkcastnetwork.wixsite.com/indiePartial list of sources:https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87385082/alexis-patterson-police-look-for/https://www.wimissing.org/post/alexis-s-pattersonhttps://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/100-volunteers-join-search-for-girl-385113491.html/https://archive.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/Tips-come-in-and-the-search-goes-on-but-still-theres-no-sign-of-the-missing-girl-385113891.html/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87441929/daily-citizen/https://www.wimissing.org/post/alexis-s-pattersonhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/191902421/?terms=%22Alexis%20Patterson%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87444172/alexis-patterson-police-chief-says/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87427261/the-post-crescent/

May 3, 2002. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Seven-year old Alexis Patterson is walked to school by her stepfather, who claims that he last sees her crossing the street and heading in the direction of the school playground. Even though numerous students report seeing Alexis crying on the playground that day, she never attends any of her classes and is eventually reported missing. Over the years, investigators explore a number of potential leads and direct some suspicion towards Alexis' family, but there are no conclusive answers about what happened to her. Was Alexis Patterson the victim of a stranger abduction or do the real answers lie closer to home? On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore an unsolved missing children's case which recently passed its 20-year anniversary. Special thanks to listener Michelle Matthews for narrating the opening of this episode. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS (8477). Join us on Saturday, May 28 at 8:00pm ET for an online streaming marathon where we will be watching classic segments from “Unsolved Mysteries”. You can enter our screening room by clicking on this link. Thanks Ana Luisa. Get 10% off at shop.analuisa.com/cold by using the promo code “cold”. Additional Reading: https://charleyproject.org/case/alexis-s-patterson https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2022/05/03/elizabeth-smart-alexis-patterson-missing-children-racial-bias/7384510001/ https://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/disappearance-of-alexis-patterson-journal-sentinel-archives-385123251.html https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-alexis-patterson-missing-20-years-since-disappearance/39894820 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2021/01/20/laron-bourgeois-stepfather-alexis-patterson-has-died/4225015001/ https://fox8.com/news/man-believes-woman-missing-since-2002-is-living-in-ohio-police-take-dna-samples/ https://newsone.com/3479238/dna-test-to-determine-if-woman-is-alexis-patterson/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=91531&page=1 http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/08/14/connie.missing.media/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-tale-of-two-kidnappings/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon UK” at the Leonardo Royal Hotel &  Spa in London on June 11-12, 2022. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to the event, please use our specialized promo  code, “COLD22”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.co.uk. “The Trail Went Cold” will be appearing at the True Crime Podcast Festival, taking place at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, Texas on August 27-28, 2022. To purchase tickets, please visit https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ “The Trail Went Cold” is now doing a weekly livestream show on  GetVokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

On the twentieth anniversary of Alexis Patterson's disappearance we check in the Milwaukee Police Department about the case. Then, examine why some missing persons cases get more attention than others. We look at the documentary, Anonymous Sister, which explores the filmmaker's family's struggle with addiction. Plus, meet the Milwaukee woman behind All Ways Black, a social media book community.

For 21 years, a serial killer terrorized a north side neighborhood in Milwaukee, often times working right under the nose of the Milwaukee Police Department. Suspected of killing at least 10 women, ultimately convicted of 7, Walter E. Ellis stalked those living in the seedy underbelly of the Cream City, preying on those often most vulnerable, struggling themselves to make a life. Beginning in 1986, young women began turning up murdered in numerous abandoned properties, most of them strangled, in a two mile radius in north Milwaukee, leading to the residents of the area to suspect a serial killer was on the loose. Unwilling to endorse the one-killer theory, police struggled to crack the case, leading to accusations of not taking it seriously, as the majority of the victims were African-American and usually suspected of being sex workers. As DNA technology advanced, and a task force was formed, police began to hone in on a suspect, one which had been in their midst for decades, working with them as an informant, incarcerated numerous times, and repeatedly given leniency for unknown reasons. Scott and Mickey discuss this story which entails missed opportunities by the Milwaukee Police Department, Department of Corrections, Department of Justice, and the state legislature which could have curtailed these murders from happening and literally saved lives, along with the larger social and economic issues at play which helped create a monster like Walter E. Ellis, though also sadly dismisses those he took away from us.     Walter E. Ellis during a court appearance . 2 children of Irene Smith, a victim of Ellis, murdered in 1992.

Vanessa Grigoriadis, co-host of the first season of Chameleon, Hollywood Con Queen tells you about her new show, Run, Bambi, Run, an Apple Original podcast  It's sort of a con story, but it involves drugs, sex, murder, and a very rambunctious organization, the 1980s Milwaukee Police Department.  This is a police department like no other police department you've ever heard of before. Here is a trailer from the show.  Please take a minute to search for Run, Bambi, Run, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My special guest is author Robyn Marharaj who's here to discuss the fascinating interrogation of serial killer Jeffery Dahmer by detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy. You can get her book Grilling Dahamer: The Interrogation of the "Milwaukee Cannibal" on Amazon. In the late hours of July 22, 1991, Detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy of the Milwaukee Police Department was asked to respond to a possible homicide. Little did he know that he would soon be delving into the dark mind of one of America's most notorious serial killers, the "Milwaukee Cannibal" Jeffrey Dahmer. As the media clamored for details, Kennedy spent the next six weeks, sixteen hours a day, locked in an interrogation room with Dahmer. There the 31-year-old killer described in lurid detail how he lured several young men to his apartment where he strangled, sexually assaulted, dismembered, and in some cases, cannibalized his victims. In GRILLING DAHMER: The Interrogation of "The Milwaukee Cannibal" the reader is taken on a horrifying tour into the mind of evil as Kennedy patiently, meticulously, listened to unspeakable horrors so that a monster would be taken off the streets forever.   It's super easy to access our archives!   Here's how:   iPhone Users: Access Mysterious Radio from Apple Podcasts and become a subscriber there or if you want access to even more exclusive content join us on Patreon.   Android Users: Enjoy over 800 exclusive member-only posts to include ad-free episodes, case files and more when you join us on Patreon.    Copy and Paste our link in a text message to all your family members and friends! We'll love you forever! (Check out Mysterious Radio!)

John DiTrapani rose to prominence within the Milwaukee Mafia in the early 1950s. He was considered to be one of the “Young Turks”, which also included Jack Enea and Frank LaGalbo, who had angled to take over leadership from Milwaukee Mafia boss John Alioto. Under Alioto's rule, the muscling of gamblers and legitimate businesses stopped, but internal dissent continued. DiTrapani spread the word that he would pay for “hits” in order to get the leadership role. This would lead to his eventual death, Enea's death, and cause LaGalbo to lose stature and to transfer his mafia membership. John DiTrapani was murdered outside the LaTosca Cafe around midnight on the night of March 17, 1954. His bullet-riddled body was found behind the wheel of his light blue 1952 Cadillac sedan at 425 North Van Buren Street in Milwaukee. Frank LaGalbo would later tell an informant that DiTrapani was killed because he tipped off police that the Chicago Outfit was behind a gambling deal that took a large sum of money from oil baron Robert Roman. This alleged motive was never proven, and the murder remains unprosecuted to this day. The murder was no doubt a mob hit, and it was the catalyst that caused the Milwaukee Police Department to look into the Milwaukee Mafia and Milwaukee's Italian-related crime more closely than ever before. The investigation uncovered a lot of information about the Milwaukee Mafia and John DiTrapani's involvement. It also found that DiTrapani was shady in his private life, too. For more information: https://milwaukeemafia.com/john-ditrapani (milwaukeemafia.com/john-ditrapani) Links: Gavin's Books: https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH (https://amzn.to/3ssKOQH) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia (https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia)

My special guest is author Robyn Marharaj who's here to discuss the fascinating interrogation of serial killer Jeffery Dahmer by detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy. You can get her book Grilling Dahamer: The Interrogation of the "Milwaukee Cannibal" on Amazon. Visit our home on the web: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text In the late hours of July 22, 1991, Detective Patrick "Pat" Kennedy of the Milwaukee Police Department was asked to respond to a possible homicide. Little did he know that he would soon be delving into the dark mind of one of America's most notorious serial killers, the "Milwaukee Cannibal" Jeffrey Dahmer. As the media clamored for details, Kennedy spent the next six weeks, sixteen hours a day, locked in an interrogation room with Dahmer. There the 31-year-old killer described in lurid detail how he lured several young men to his apartment where he strangled, sexually assaulted, dismembered, and in some cases, cannibalized his victims. In GRILLING DAHMER: The Interrogation of "The Milwaukee Cannibal" the reader is taken on a horrifying tour into the mind of evil as Kennedy patiently, meticulously, listened to unspeakable horrors so that a monster would be taken off the streets forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices