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Nanette Haggerty sworn in as Milwaukee chief of police; mayor, officials pledge partnership
Summary
Nanette Haggerty took the oath of office as Milwaukee’s new police chief at a Fire & Police Commission ceremony. Mayor John Norquist and Haggerty spoke about reducing violent crime and partnering with the community and department staff.
Nanette Haggerty was sworn in as Milwaukee’s chief of police in a ceremony at Common Council chambers, where Fire & Police Commission members and department personnel attended.
Haggerty took the oath administered by the commission and received her badge and rank stars from commission officials and executive director David Hurd. Mayor John Norquist, who attended the ceremony, praised Haggerty’s dedication to reducing crime and said her leadership would “dramatically improve the lives of people throughout the city of Milwaukee,” particularly in neighborhoods where violent crime suppresses jobs and investment. Norquist said he looked forward to her success.
Chief Haggerty told attendees she intended to “work cooperatively with you as members of the community to reduce crime, especially violent crime, and to make Milwaukee a safer place in which to live.” She acknowledged the department as a team of “well over 2,000 individuals” and thanked staff for their dedication. Haggerty said she was honored and humbled to lead the Milwaukee Police Department.
The Fire & Police Commission said Haggerty was chosen from a field of 25 candidates and several former chiefs attended the swearing-in.
