District Five is a part of Milwaukee Police Department, which is operated by the city of Milwaukee. District Five serves an area of more than 8.80 square mile with a population of over 97,000 residents. Milwaukee Police Department s public information division disseminates a variety of information related to high-profile investigations, crime-related statistics, and police and community programs through memos, department s newsletters, news conferences, press releases and daily briefings. The department s safety bureau administers recruit training and school crossing guard programs. Its community services division educates public on crime-related issues and their prevention and improves public and police communication. Milwaukee Police Department also issues citations for municipal and moving traffic violations.