Smith & Wesson Corp., said the Milwaukee Police Department will equip its entire 2,000-officer force with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols. The conversion comes on the heels of the Department's announcement in the Fall of 2008 that it selected the M&P Series tactical rifles to equip its patrol vehicles.
The Milwaukee Police Department plans to purchase 2,000 Smith & Wesson M&P40 polymer pistols, chambered in .40 S&W. The pistols will be issued to each officer of the Department and will replace firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer.
The conversion to M&P40 pistols is set to begin immediately with plans to convert the entire police force by September. Smith & Wesson's first shipment of 60 pistols has been delivered and will be deployed to the Milwaukee Police Department's current class of recruits. In addition, the Department's armourers have commenced training on maintenance of the pistol from Smith & Wesson field staff. The balance of the Department's officers will receive training and will be issued new M&P40's over the course of the summer.
M&P15 Tactical Rifles
In Fall 2008, the Milwaukee Police Department announced its intent to begin transitioning from patrol shotguns to Smith & Wesson M&P15 tactical rifles. The first order of 100 rifles has been made available to officers upon the completion of a certification course.
