Steve Scaffidi

2 months ago | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Social media platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok are a topic of significant debate almost anywhere a conversation takes place. With users totaling in the billions, every aspect of our daily lives is impacted by what is posted, commented on, or in some extreme cases, acted upon by the members and followers who willingly, and sometimes unknowingly, share their personal data. Should social media be regulated like radio and TV?

May 24, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, at 7:33 a.m. the Milwaukee Police Department’s Telecommunications Division received a call for an active shooter incident in progress, at a local facility known as Vets Place Central. Upon receiving the call, the MPD’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) responded to the call. Officer Steven Kuspa and his fellow team members immediately identified this as a hostage rescue situation and took up tactical positions.

May 23, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — One of the most dangerous calls for service for police officers is a domestic violence call. On a January morning in 2024, Milwaukee Police Officer Dan Morrell and his fellow officers responded to a domestic violence incident involving a subject with a gun in the 1800 block of West Fairmount Ave. The suspect fired at police officers, striking Morrell in the leg and sending him to the hospital. Morrell is 38 years old with more than 16 years of service.

May 22, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Battalion Chief Jeremy Starr of the Milwaukee Fire Department is a decorated United States Marine Corps Veteran and is still active in the Reserves. He believes his military training and experience have real-life implications for the work he does every day for the Milwaukee Fire Department.

May 21, 2024 | wtmj.com | Steve Scaffidi

MILWAUKEE — Detective Tyler L’Allier from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has worked in public safety for his entire career, serving as a corrections officer, road deputy, undercover drug investigator, and currently, a detective with the department. His wife Elizabeth nominated him, and shared that Tyler was honored to be considered for Salute to Service.