Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 27, 2026

Welcome to the Milwaukee Police Department website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Purpose of the Website

The Website is provided by the Milwaukee Police Department to offer information regarding public safety, crime prevention, community programs, news releases, employment opportunities, public records information, and other governmental services.

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice or as a substitute for contacting emergency services.

2. Emergency Situations

This Website is not monitored continuously and should never be used to report crimes in progress, emergencies, or situations requiring an immediate law enforcement response.

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 immediately.

For non-emergency matters, please use the contact information or reporting options provided on the Website.

Submission of information through this Website does not guarantee immediate review or response.

3. Accuracy of Information

The Milwaukee Police Department strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, the Department does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information contained on this Website.

Information may be updated, modified, or removed without prior notice.

4. No Legal or Professional Advice

Nothing contained on this Website constitutes legal advice, law enforcement advice, or creates any attorney-client, officer-citizen, or other professional relationship.

Users should consult appropriate professionals regarding legal or other matters.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, servers, or networks.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website.

  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, ransomware, or other malicious code.

  • Use automated tools, bots, scripts, or other technologies to improperly scrape, harvest, or overload Website resources.

  • Attempt to reverse engineer, test, probe, or bypass Website security measures.

  • Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

  • Upload or transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise prohibited content.

The Milwaukee Police Department reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms or applicable law.

6. Public Records

Information submitted through this Website, including contact forms, requests, feedback, emails, and other communications, may constitute a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39), unless an applicable exemption or other legal protection applies.

7. User Submissions

If you voluntarily submit information, photographs, videos, documents, tips, applications, feedback, or other materials through this Website, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Submission of materials does not guarantee they will be reviewed, investigated, preserved, or used as evidence in any investigation or legal proceeding.

The Department cannot guarantee that every inquiry or submission will receive an individual response.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content, including text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, badges, patches, trademarks, documents, and other official branding, is owned by or licensed to the Milwaukee Police Department or the City of Milwaukee and is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

Official department names, badges, logos, insignia, and trademarks may not be reproduced or used in a manner that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or official affiliation without prior written authorization.

9. Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for user convenience.

The Milwaukee Police Department does not endorse, control, or guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, or content of any third-party website and is not responsible for the privacy practices or terms of use of external websites.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

10. Translation Services

If automated translation services are made available through this Website, they are provided solely as a convenience. The Milwaukee Police Department does not guarantee the accuracy of translated content. In the event of any discrepancy, the English-language version of the Website shall control.

11. Website Availability

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The Milwaukee Police Department does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access and reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict access to any portion of the Website at any time without prior notice.

12. Security

Unauthorized attempts to access restricted systems, circumvent security measures, alter Website content, damage Website functionality, or otherwise interfere with the operation of the Website may violate federal, state, or local laws and may be investigated and prosecuted.

13. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by the Privacy Policy and any other applicable policies published on this Website, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

14. Accessibility

The Milwaukee Police Department is committed to providing an accessible Website for all users. If you experience difficulty accessing any portion of the Website or require accommodations, please contact the Department so reasonable efforts may be made to address the issue.

15. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13, except where educational or community outreach information is provided.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Milwaukee Police Department, the City of Milwaukee, and their officers, employees, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this Website or its content.

17. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Milwaukee Police Department, the City of Milwaukee, and their officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.

18. Changes to These Terms

The Milwaukee Police Department reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, Accessibility Statement, Cookie Notice, and any other policies published on this Website, constitute the entire agreement governing your use of the Website.

21. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action relating to these Terms or the use of this Website shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

22. Contact Information

Milwaukee Police Department

749 W. State Street

Milwaukee, WI 53233

Phone: (414) 933-4444

Emergency: 911

Website: https://mkepolice.com