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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Thursday, November 6, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission held a routine meeting focused on staffing and organizational changes within the Police Department and Emergency Communications. The commission approved multiple resolutions for new hires, promotions, and probationary period extensions for police officers and communication staff.

Key Decisions

  • Appointments of 39 new Police Officers Passed
  • Promotions of 9 Emergency Communications Officers Passed
  • Reappointment of former Police Officers Passed
  • Probationary Period Extensions for Police Officers Passed
  • Changes to Police Department Standard Operating Procedures Placed on File
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 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 question 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:
  2. Comment(s) by the Public.
  3. Consent
  4. 2. Resolution relating to the October 16, 2025, Meeting Minutes
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  5. 3. Resolution relating to the appointment to the Carpenter 4 position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  6. 4. Resolution relating to the request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for an examination and eligible list for the Video Systems Specialist position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  7. 5. Resolution relating to the request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for the recruitment and eligible list for the Police Records Specialist I position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  8. New Business
  9. 6. 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

  10. 7. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to changes to the department's organization
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  11. 8. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  12. Department of Emergency Communications
  13. 9. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Emergency Communications Officer II position (9)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  14. Police Department
  15. 10. Resolution relating to the appointments to the Police Officer position (39)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  16. 11. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Police Officer
    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:

  17. 12. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Recruit Police Officer
    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:

  18. 13. Resolution relating to the extensions of the probationary period for the Police Officer position (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    Miriam Horwitz recommended a separate vote for MT. A motion was made by Jeff Spence, seconded by Christopher Snyder, to approve the extension of the probationary period for MT. That motion passed unanimously. A subsequent motion was made by Christopher Snyder, seconded by Jeff Spence, to go into closed session to speak with ES. That motion passed unanimously. Upon the return from closed session, a third motion was made to approve the extension of the probationary period for ES. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. Motion to Adjourn
  20. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, probation extensions, promotions and reappointments in the Department of Emergency Communications and 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."