Anne E. Schwartz

10/04/2026

For those in law enforcement who have ever been falsely accused and told to “just take it,” and “you can’t correct the media” read this carefully. This is what accountability looks like when a Sheriff refuses to let lies stand.

Dodge County (WI) Sheriff Dale Schmidt stood up today for law enforcement agencies that are tired of being besmirched by people committing fraud and who seek to denigrate our federal, state and local law-enforcement.

Sheriff Schmidt has taken steps to ensure accountability. He has filed a defamation lawsuit in Federal Court in response to the allegations and their impact.

False claims of this nature have significant consequences. They can undermine public trust, misdirect law enforcement resources, and damage the reputations of agencies and individuals who are committed to serving their communities lawfully and professionally.

Call it what you want, but this is a clear example of consequences when defamation against the men and women who are sworn to protect us is not ignored.

https://www.crivellolaw.com/schmidt-v-naqvi/

https://www.dodgecountysheriff.com/information/press

01/04/2026

Today, we heard powerful and painful testimony from Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher McCray as he took the stand and relived the night his partner, Officer Kendall Corder, was killed in the line of duty.

Officer McCray showed extraordinary courage - not only in the face of danger that night, but again today in the courtroom, forced to recount moments no officer should ever have to revisit. His strength, his professionalism, and his unwavering commitment to his partner and this profession were on full display for the community.

What happened that night is a stark reminder of the reality our police officers face every single day. They go into the unknown; not knowing what is waiting around the next corner, but going anyway. They answer the call, without hesitation, because others cannot.

Officer Corder and Officer McCray stood between good and evil. That is not rhetoric - it is the truth of what policing can demand in its most critical moments.

Please support every officer who puts on the uniform and accepts the weight of this responsibility.

01/04/2026

Hey, Anne! Are you going to follow the trend and post what you were like in the 90s? Done. Let the TV Hair critiques begin.

05/03/2026

I could not be prouder of my friend, Albanian Police Commissioner Adisa Duka. It was my honor to work with her and other police commanders there to establish the Association for Women in Uniform at the Albanian State Police. Adisa and the Albanian State Police are very close to my heart ever since we worked together on counterterrorism initiatives over the years. So happy to see these women taking their place publicly. Our army of women in law-enforcement is strong!

This episode features Mrs. Adisa Duka, from the Albanian State Police. A powerful new podcast series celebrating the extraordinary women who serve their nati...

12/11/2025

Enjoyed a great conversation with Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin (yes, THAT Kato Kaelin) on their podcast “One Degree of Scandalous.”

People keep asking/criticizing why I continue to talk about the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Yes, I wrote a book about it. But there is still so much misinformation out there, 34 years later, including a false narrative that lays blame at the feet of the Milwaukee Police for the crimes of one insane individual. That is wrong and I will keep telling people about it. Please listen to our conversation here: (point of clarity - I wasn’t inside Dahmer’s apartment - I was able to look inside from the threshold).

In Jeffery Dahmer’s Case, Anne Schwartz was the FIRST reporter inside his apartment in July 1991 - before crime scene tape, before the world knew his name, w...

23/09/2025

Bill Kraus founded MISSION BBQ to honor U.S. service men and women and to donate to charities that support the military and first responders.

Today, we mourn with Bill as he grieves the loss of his son, Andrew, who died doing what he loved when the U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter he was in crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state last week.

Bill’s proudly stated mission is to “serve those who serve.” We pray that he feels the love, support and gratitude that he has extended to so many service men and women and their families during this impossible time. We shall never forget. 🇺🇸

One of the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Washington state on Wednesday was the son of Mission BBQ co-founder Bill Kraus.

25/07/2025

We must support our police not just in tragedy, but every day. 💙

City’s Labor Contract Tactics Are A Betrayal of Milwaukee Police Officers

The Milwaukee Police Association strongly condemns the City of Milwaukee’s ongoing and unacceptable refusal to settle a fair contract for its police officers.

The City of Milwaukee’s refusal to settle a fair contract with its police officers is not just unacceptable – it’s a calculated insult to the brave and honorable officers who protect this city.

The labor agreement between the MPA and the City expired in December 2022. Since at least September 2023—following the enactment of Act 12—the MPA has worked in good faith to bring this matter to resolution through every available legal and procedural channel: direct negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Each time, our progress has been derailed by the City’s dysfunction, disorganization, and deliberate delay.

For more than two and a half years, the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department have upheld their oath, serving this city with courage and professionalism—despite having no contract and no wage increase.

Now, the City’s latest tactic is to delay the arbitration so that they can attempt to spend taxpayer dollars hiring outside lawyers to fight the very people who protect those taxpayers. And they will likely be asking the Common Council to approve it.

This is beyond shameful.

There is no middle ground here. Members of the Common Council either stand with the officers who risk their lives every day, or they stand with those who would rather funnel public money to lawyers rather than pay their own police force. While Mayor Johnson’s administration has been the cause of prior days, the Common Council now has the power to reject this gamesmanship and decline to spend taxpayer money fighting fair wages for our law enforcement officers.

In recent weeks Milwaukee Police Officers have been heartened by the support from members of the public and the city’s business community in the wake of the tragic murder of one of our own. The people of Milwaukee deserve a police department that is respected—and that starts with a city leadership that treats its officers with fairness, dignity, and accountability. Now it’s up to their elected officials to show their true colors.

The MPA will not be deterred. We will continue to fight for a contract that reflects the professionalism and sacrifice of Milwaukee’s police officers. The Mayor and Common
Council must answer one question: who do you stand with? Clearly, the community stands with their police.

18/07/2025

We shall never forget them.
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15/05/2025

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01/05/2025

Thank you so much for having me - and I loved all the great questions! PivotPoint360 is providing women a helpful and entertaining forum. Made several new friends during the conversation. Keep up the good work!

17/04/2025

Proud of my friend, retired Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau for building this group. I can’t wait for this evening - no question I won’t answer! How’s that for a teaser? Here’s the link to learn more about Pivot Point 360: https://lnkd.in/gwtzSFDx and here’s a link to purchase the book: https://a.co/d/dJbXHuh

28/03/2025

Proud to be with new and old friends at the Women’s Law Enforcement Symposium. My friend, keynote speaker Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis inspired us all. Chief Davis referred to me as “Chief Schwartz” and I think only a few attendees knew how funny that actually is. They presented me with a mug that says “If you’re strong enough to be a woman, you’re strong enough to be a cop.” Love all my “Sisters in Law” 💙