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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Thursday, September 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission met to approve several staffing and procedural matters for the Milwaukee Police Department, Emergency Communications, and Fire Department. The meeting focused on promotions, job announcements, and administrative resolutions, with multiple personnel changes across city public safety departments.

Key Decisions

  • Promotions for Emergency Communications Lead Passed
  • Promotions for Police Captains Passed
  • Promotions for Police Lieutenants Passed
  • Police Services Specialist Appointments Passed
  • Amendments to FPC Reappointment Rules Held to Call of the Chair
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This agenda has been amended to add item 21 - FPC212221 and Item 22 - FPC212222. It has been further amended to add item 4 - FPC212228
  2. Those wishing to view the proceedings virtually can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1. Those wishing to view the proceedings in person can do so at City Hall, Room 301-B. Those wishing to speak in person during the Public Comment portion of the meeting may do so at City Hall. Those wishing to join virtually to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting should email brhughe@milwaukee.gov at least 24-hours in advance. In the subject line, please state your interest in speaking during Public Comment, emailing using the address to which you would like us to respond. You do not need to submit your question in advance. On the morning of the meeting, you will receive a TEAMS invitation to the supplied email account. Following Public Comment, you will be removed from the TEAMS meeting, but may continue viewing the proceedings on Live Stream 1. The Fire and Police Commission will meet on the following items:
  3. Comment(s) by the Public.
  4. Consent
  5. 2. Resolution relating to the approval of the September 4, 2025, meeting minutes
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  6. 3. Resolution relating to the appointments to the Police Services Specialist - Investigator position within the Milwaukee Police Department (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  7. 4. Resolution relating to the appointment to the Police Services Specialist position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  8. 5. Resolution relating to the Youth Fleet Apprentice Job Announcement Bulletin for the Milwaukee Fire Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  9. 6. Resolution relating to the Building Maintenance Supervisor Job Announcement Bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  10. 7. Resolution relating to the Custodial Worker 1 Job Announcement Bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  11. 8. Resolution relating to the Helpdesk Specialist II Job Announcement Bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  12. New Business
  13. 9. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  14. 10. Resolution relating to amendments to FPC Rule XIII - Reappointment
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Krissie Fung, that this Fire and Police Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 11. Communication relating to the public comment portion of FPC Regular and Committee meetings
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  16. 12. Resolution relating to the Job Evaluation Report for the Emergency Communications Technical Support and Integration Engineer position for the Department of Emergency Communications
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Ruben Burgos, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 13. Resolution relating to the Job Evaluation Report for the Forensic Print Examiner positions for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Krissie Fung, seconded by Christopher Snyder, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 14. Resolution relating to the Job Evaluation Report for the Police Forensic Services Director and Manager positions for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Ruben Burgos, seconded by Christopher Snyder, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 15. Communication from the Executive Director relating to Fire and Police Commission staffing and operations
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  20. Department of Emergency Communications
  21. 16. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Emergency Communications Lead position (15)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Krissie Fung, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. Fire Department
  23. 17. Resolution relating to the request for an extension of an Accounting Specialist probationary period
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Ruben Burgos, seconded by Krissie Fung, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. Police Department
  25. 18. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Captain of Police position (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Ramon Evans, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. 19. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Police Lieutenant position (3)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    Bree Spencer requested to have a separate vote for JMR. A motion was made by Bree Spencer, seconded by Christopher Snyder, to approve the promotions of CM & SM. The motion passed unanimously. A subsequent motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Ruben Burgos, to approve the promotion of JMR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  27. 20. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Police Sergeant position (5)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Ramon Evans, seconded by Christopher Snyder, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  28. 21. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Payroll Clerk 2 position
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Bree Spencer, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  29. 22. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Payroll Assistant 2 position
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Krissie Fung, seconded by Christopher Snyder, that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  30. Motion to Adjourn
  31. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, promotions, or probation extensions in the Department of Emergency Communications, the Fire Department and the Police Department pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the Board has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Fire and Police Commission ADA Coordinator at 414-286-5072, 414-286-5050 (fax), 414-286-2960 (TDD), or by writing to the Coordinator at Fire and Police Commission, Milwaukee City Hall, Room 705, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202. This notice is being made pursuant to Section 19.84 (3) Wis. Stats., "Public Notice of every meeting...shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorter notice may be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than two hours in advance of the meeting."