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19-02-2025
- Politics
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School resource officers in MPS; the next steps
The Brief A judge ordered that Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee must split the cost of putting school resource officers in schools. The two sides now have nine days to get SROs in schools. Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala doesn't think much will change. MILWAUKEE - Nine days and counting, that's how long the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools have to get school resource officers back in the schools. What we know This order came down on Monday, Feb. 17, after Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski ordered MPS and the city to split the cost of school resource officers 50-50. The backstory It stems back to 2023, when Gov. Tony Evers signed a law that allowed the city to implement a sales tax. Part of the deal required MPS to put 25 school resource officers in schools by last January. A parent sued when that didn't happen. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Now negotiations are underway where the city and MPS will have to agree on a memorandum of understanding, which will lay out the details of what's next. What they're saying Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala doesn't think much will change. Ayala said there was already an SRO system in place from 2016 to 2020 and expects things to be implemented in the same way. "No police officer is going to be occupying any MPS school," he said. "A school calls and instead of having someone from a district respond to the school, you'll have one of these SROs respond to the school, take care of the call, and then they're gone." Ayala said MPD already responds to more than a thousand calls a year to MPS, so they are trained in dealing with schools and kids. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "I think now with this clear decision from the judge, MPD can get clear direction on how to proceed forward once this little battle between the city and MPS is settled," he said. What's next If the city and MPS don't comply, they could face contempt and fines. Both say they are prepared to comply with the court order. The Source FOX6 News utilized an interview with Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala and prior coverage for this report.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fake Milwaukee police ICE information spreading; MPA president responds
The Brief A post claims that the Milwaukee Police Department is working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to detain people. The Milwaukee Police Association quickly shot down the rumor. In New Berlin, a man was recently charged for impersonating a border patrol officer. MILWAUKEE - There is fear and confusion after a fake news release spread on social media. What we know A post claims that the Milwaukee Police Department is working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to detain people. The Milwaukee Police Association quickly shot down this rumor. The backstory It was around 9 p.m. on Monday night, Feb. 4, when MPA President Alexander Ayala said he learned some misinformation involving the MPA had been circulating on social media. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Ayala said a fake news release implied that officers are working with ICE agents. "Immediately I knew that it was a false, fake statement that had come out," Ayala said. "Somebody had copied our letterhead and put different logos on it, then sent it out. We have nothing to do with immigration policies, neither does the Milwaukee Police Department." Ayala said this isn't the first he's seen dangerous false information about immigration enforcement. Dig deeper Forward Latino President & Chairman Darryl Morin said it's not just misinformation online. In New Berlin, a man was recently charged for impersonating a border patrol officer. "We are receiving dozens of reports in areas of concern, etc. and we are verifying them as quickly as possible. 99% of them have been false," Morin said. "Imposters are pretending to be members of ICE or customs. This false information really hurts our community as a whole." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What you can do MPA wants people to be careful about what they share online. If you have a concern, Forward Latino said you can report it to their organization. The Source The Milwaukee Police Association and Forward Latino
