Events Attended by MPHS Members 2022-2023
February - 2022
On February 23, 2022, the Historical Society was invited to provide a historical topic at the Milwaukee Retired Fire and Police Association Meeting. Board Member Steve Basting presented to the group how the Police and Fire Departments have worked together over the years. Thank you for the invite.
On February 28, 2022, the Historical Society attended the 2022 Wisconsin Association of Women Police Annual Training in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Boards members set up a table display and provided information on the Memorial Wall Project as well as on the Historical Society.
March - 2022
On March 5, 2022, the Historical Society set up a display table at the Milwaukee Safety Academy to provide education and information about the Milwaukee Police Department to all the interested applicants for the police officer and telecommunicator openings.
It was a great event and had numerous participants interested in the displays within the building. Members provided a guided tour thru the first floor display area.
The police specialty units also appeared, i.e. Mounted Patrol, Tactical Enforcement Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Bomb Unit.
September 2022
On Saturday, 9/25/2022, members of the Historical Society set up a display table with artifacts at the Milwaukee Police District 2 Open House.
The District hosted an Open House for the public to tour the building as well as get see other community partners & vendors in the parking lot and side street area.
December 2022
On December 13,2022, members of the Historical Society set up a display table with artifacts and information about the Milwaukee Police Historical Society at the Milwaukee Police Association Christmas Party.
March 2023
On March 6, 2023, board members were set up with other vendors at the 40th Anniversary Wisconsin Association of Women Police Training Conference held at Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Wisconsin Association of Women Police, you can click on the link to learn more. WAWP Website Link
September 2023
In September 2023, members participated in the Milwaukee Open Doors event. They provided historical information about the Milwaukee Police Department as well as served as
guides at two locations of the Milwaukee Police Department. They were at the Police Academy and District #2.
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