MPD-Lockheed Martin/Derco surveillance allegations
Summary
Reporter Kaye Lafond told the Commission she reviewed over 150 emails between MPD and Lockheed Martin/Dyncorp about local anti-war protesters and described the relationship as disturbingly cozy. She suggested a policy limiting officer fraternization with corporations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Speakers allege on-duty officer time and public resources were used to protect a private corporation's interests.
If investigated and curtailed, activists and all residents exercising First Amendment rights would benefit.
Lafond said protesters and residents who count on police neutrality may be harmed if the department favors corporate interests.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION — October 1, 2026
Speakers pressed the commission on facial recognition, Flock cameras, license plate readers, cell-site simulators, and the Axon 'Thesis' camera network, arguing MPD deployed these without SOPs and may have shared data with federal immigration authorities. They demanded answers on who can access Milwaukee's surveillance data and called for a permanent facial recognition ban.
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION — July 2, 2026
A FOIA release revealed 130+ emails between MPD and Lockheed Martin/Derco Aerospace, including monitoring of pro-Palestine activists. Speakers demanded an independent investigation, record disclosure, and limits on political surveillance. The commission heard testimony but took no action at this meeting.
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION — June 4, 2026
Reporter Kaye Lafond told the Commission she reviewed over 150 emails between MPD and Lockheed Martin/Dyncorp about local anti-war protesters and described the relationship as disturbingly cozy. She suggested a policy limiting officer fraternization with corporations.
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