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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Thursday, October 2, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission held a routine meeting to approve several staffing and administrative resolutions across emergency services. The meeting included multiple personnel appointments and promotions for the Police, Fire, and Emergency Communications departments. Most resolutions were adopted quickly and without significant debate.

Key Decisions

  • Multiple Police Department Staff Appointments Passed
  • Emergency Communications Officer Promotions Passed
  • Amendments to FPC Reappointment Rules Passed
  • Recruitment Flexibility for Fire Chief and Police Chief Positions Passed
  • Crime Scene Investigator Promotions Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This agenda has been amended to add item #14, FPC212244
  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. If you would like to submit a comment in advance electronically to be read aloud at the meeting, please go to: https://city.milwaukee.gov/fpc/Outreach/Public-Comment-Form- 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 September 18, 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 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

  7. 4. Resolution relating to the appointments to the Police District Administrative Assistant position within the Milwaukee Police Department (7)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  8. 5. Resolution relating to the appointments to the Office Assistant II position within the Milwaukee Police Department (6)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  9. 6. Resolution relating to the Emergency Communications Information Systems & Technology Manager Job Announcement Bulletin for the Department of Emergency Communications
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  10. 7. Resolution relating to the Maintenance Assistant Eligible List 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 Police Facilities Laborer Eligible List for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  12. 9. Resolution relating to the System Analyst - Project Leader Eligible List for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  13. 10. Resolution relating to the System Analyst - Senior Eligible List for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  14. 11. Resolution relating to the Victim Witness Specialist Eligible List for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  15. Old Business
  16. 12. Resolution relating to amendments to FPC Rule XIII - Reappointment
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  17. New Business
  18. 13. 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

  19. 14. Resolution relating to the Department of Employee Relations report on recruitment flexibility for the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police positions
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  20. Department of Emergency Communications
  21. 15. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Emergency Communication Officer III position (4)
    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. 16. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Emergency Communication Officer II position (8)
    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:

  23. Fire Department
  24. 17. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a Firefighter recruit
    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:

  25. Police Department
  26. 18. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Crime Scene Investigator II position (3)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  27. Motion to Adjourn
  28. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, reappointments, and promotions 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."