I will say whether I’m glad to be here after the questions,” said Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Chief Jeffrey Norman in a joking tone on Tuesday morning, during his opening remarks at a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon.

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman spoke with the Journal Sentinel's editorial board in August. While the department hasn't collected data on federal immigration's impacts on local policing, he acknowledged it creates challenges.

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said federal immigration activity can be a challenge, but said it has lessened over time.