1955 Officers and Detectives exchange information
during a homicide investigation. The crime scene was
inside of the White Elephant Tavern where the owner had
just been shot and killed.
during a homicide investigation. The crime scene was
inside of the White Elephant Tavern where the owner had
just been shot and killed.
1957 Officers were often called upon for more than just law enforcement.
Here, members provide a 21 gun salute during the Armistice Day parade.
Here, members provide a 21 gun salute during the Armistice Day parade.
1955 Joe Friday meets the real Joe Friday. Jack Webb, who
portrayed Sgt. Joe Friday on the popular 1950's TV series
Dragnet, meets Patrolman Joe Friday of the Milwaukee Police
Department. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society
portrayed Sgt. Joe Friday on the popular 1950's TV series
Dragnet, meets Patrolman Joe Friday of the Milwaukee Police
Department. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society
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1952 Squad accident investigation. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society
1950's Police load a victim into their ambulance. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society
Historical Society
The 1950's were marked by relative peace and safety enjoyed by the city. 1952 saw Milwaukee recognized as the most crime free
metropolis in the United States. Expansion of the departments communication system took place with officers issued "handie
talkies." These portable two way radios allowed officers to finally talk back to their dispatchers. In 1953 District Two moved into a
new station and its boundaries were expanded into "Bay View" absorbing District Four. The 1950's also marked the 100 year
anniversary of the department.
metropolis in the United States. Expansion of the departments communication system took place with officers issued "handie
talkies." These portable two way radios allowed officers to finally talk back to their dispatchers. In 1953 District Two moved into a
new station and its boundaries were expanded into "Bay View" absorbing District Four. The 1950's also marked the 100 year
anniversary of the department.
1955 Officers work to free a worker from a tunnel collapse on N.
68th St.
68th St.
1953 Officers take two car thieves into custody.
The departments "emergency equipment" of the 1950's. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee
Police Historical Society
Police Historical Society
1956 This one poor copper is stuck trying to swing traffic
during a local transit strike.
during a local transit strike.
1957 Traffic officer on Wisconsin Ave. along the parade route
celebrating the Milwaukee Braves World Series victory over the
New York Yankees.
celebrating the Milwaukee Braves World Series victory over the
New York Yankees.
1957 World Champion Milwaukee Braves get a motorcade through the
city.
city.
1954 Patrolman speaks to students at Pius High School.
1959 Officers stand over the body of a murder suspect who had just shot
Sgt. Raymond Nencki. Sgt. Nencki died two weeks later.
Sgt. Raymond Nencki. Sgt. Nencki died two weeks later.
1950 Patrolman Arthur Rinderle comforts a child after a
domestic disturbance is quelled.
domestic disturbance is quelled.
March 28, 1954
Milwaukee Sentinel
story tells of the
challenges of being a
patrolman back in the
50's.
Milwaukee Sentinel
story tells of the
challenges of being a
patrolman back in the
50's.
1959 A crowd gathers around a squad car at the scene of a shooting.
1959 Patrolman Robert Neufuss
examines a revolver used in a
shooting.
examines a revolver used in a
shooting.
1954 Officers render aid to a pedestrian struck by a car in the intersection of
South 27th and West Oklahoma.
South 27th and West Oklahoma.
1954 Patrolman Robert Summers
helps locate a missing pup.
helps locate a missing pup.
1955 Patrolman works a parade in the Third
Ward.
Ward.
1959 A Patrolman tries to comfort the parents of a boy who drown in
a pond.
a pond.
1959 A crowd watches as officers investigate a accident involving a bicycle
at South 4th Street and West National Avenue.
at South 4th Street and West National Avenue.
1955 A patrolman investigates a south side cab accident.
1959 Patrolmen George Zepecki and Harry Kuhr return a missing girl to her home.
1954 Patrolmen and a Sergeant capture two armed robbers on
Milwaukee's south side.
Milwaukee's south side.
1954 Robbery suspect is led off to jail. Notice the
officer's drawn gun.
officer's drawn gun.
1954 Patrolmen battle with a subject who survived a leap off the
16th Street Viaduct.
16th Street Viaduct.
1954 A murder suspect is brought downtown for questioning.
Officers investigate a south side accident scene.
1954 A Patrolman does paperwork inside of the Third District Station.
1950
1959
1956 Accident investigation at Fond du Lac and Burleigh, one of the
worst intersections in the city.
worst intersections in the city.
1955 Chief John Polcyn, Captain John Schoenecker, and Ptlm. Edward
Nenning examine the new 3 wheeled scooters. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
Nenning examine the new 3 wheeled scooters. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
1954 Career counseling with the director of the Personel
Bureau.(Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
Bureau.(Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1959 The traffic post officer swinging traffic.(Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
Historical Society)
1953 Inspection at a district roll call.(Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
(Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1956 Uniform of a District station
Captain. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
Captain. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
1953 Parade of police vehicles. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1959 Photographing an accident scene. (Photo courtesy of the
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1957 The old switchboard at the Safety Building. (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police
Historical Society)
Historical Society)
1954 A Traffic Officer marks the tires of a parked vehicle. (Photo courtesy of the
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
District One roll call. Notice the batons at the ready. (Photo courtesy of the
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1950 A downtown Traffic Post Officer deals with Christmas shoppers. (Photo
courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1953 Police recruits learn first aid during training in the Academy. (Photos
courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Historical Society)
1954 The Department deploys sub-machine on the street. (Photoss courtesy of
P.O. Ken Cecil)
P.O. Ken Cecil)
