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Chiefs of Police

The Chiefs listed on this page represent the leadership of the Milwaukee Police Department, from 1855 and present. Their dedication to the City of Milwaukee and to the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department is a testament to their vision, commitment and desire to make Milwaukee a safe and better place to live, work, and recreate.

 

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman

Jeffrey B. Norman 2021-Present


Alfonso Morales Alfonso Morales
2018-2020

Edward A. Flynn
2008 - 2018


Nannette Hegerty
2003 - 2007


Arthur L. Jones
1996 - 2003


Philip Arreola 1989-1996

Philip Arreola
1989-1996


Robert Ziarnik
1984-1989


Harold Breier
1964-1984


Howard Johnson
1957-1964


John Polcyn
1945-1957


Joseph Kluchesky
1936-1945


Jacob Laubenheimer
1921-1936


John Janssen
1888-1921


Florian Ries
1885-1888


Lemuel Ellsworth

Lemuel Ellsworth    1884-1885 

Robert Wasson
1882-1884


Daniel Kennedy
1878-1880


Herman Page
1862-1863


Col. Walter S. Johnston
1861-1862


Walter Beck
1855-1861
1863-1878
1880-1882