About MPD

The Milwaukee Police Department is comprised of numerous bureaus, divisions and sections. Each area has specific responsibilities which are essential to the management and administration of the department. Click here for organizational chart.

MPD Bureaus, Divisions, Sections and Units:

Office of the Chief

• Office of Management Analysis & Planning 
• Media & Communications
• Budget & Finance

Professional Standards Bureau

• Inspections Division

• Professional Performance Division
  • Civil Litigation Section
  • Internal Affairs Section
  • Special Investigation Section
• Training Division
  • Audio Visual Section
  • Firearms Section
  • In Service Section
  • Recruit Section
• Executive Protection Unit
• License Investigation Unit

Administration Bureau

• Facilities Services Division
  • Printing & Stores Section
• Human Resources Division
  • Background Investigation Section
  • Early Intervention Program
  • Medical Section
  • Payroll Section
  • Recruiting Section
• Integrated Justice Services Division
  • Court Administration Section
  • Prisoner Processing Section
  • Identification Section
  • Property Control Section
• Safety Division
  • Community Safety Section
  • Crossing Guard Section
• Office of Police Information Systems
• Central Records Division
  • Open Records Section
  • Records Management Section
  • Traffic Records Section
• Technical Communications Division
  • Communications Systems Section
• Information Technology Division

Neighborhood Policing Bureau

• Neighborhood Task Force
  • Canine Unit
  • Fugitive Apprehension Unit
  • Marine Operations Unit
  • Motorcycle Unit
  • Mounted Patrol Unit
  • Street Crimes Unit
  • Tactical Enforcement Unit
• First District
• Second District
• Third District
• Fourth District
• Fifth District
• Sixth District
• Seventh District
• Community Services Division
• Tactical Planning & Logistics Unit

Criminal Investigation Bureau

• Intelligence Fusion Center
• Investigative Management Division
• Neighborhood Investigations Division
• Sensitive Crimes Division
• Organized Crime Division 
• Violent Crimes Division