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