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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission held a regular meeting on February 19, 2026, where they approved multiple staffing decisions for both departments. The commission approved 45 new police officer appointments, 5 sergeant promotions, 3 detective promotions, and 1 lieutenant promotion, along with various administrative and support staff positions. They also reviewed communications from the Department of Emergency Communications regarding 911 operations and attendance policy changes.

Key Decisions

  • 45 New Police Officer Appointments Approved
  • 5 Police Sergeant Promotions Approved
  • 3 Detective Promotions Approved
  • 1 Police Lieutenant Promotion Approved
  • 1 Firefighter Reappointment Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This agenda has been amended to add File IDs FPC212416 & FPC212417
  2. Those wishing to view the proceedings virtually can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Those wishing to view the proceedings in person can do so at City Hall, Room 301-A. 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 February 5, 2026, 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 Helpdesk Specialist II 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 District Administrative Assistant 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 appointments to the Police Records Specialist I position within the Milwaukee Police Department (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  9. 6. Resolution relating to the appointment to the Police Services Specialist - Investigator position within 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 appointment to the System Analyst - Project Leader position within 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 appointment to the Systems Analyst - Senior position within 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 temporary appointment extension request for the IT Support Specialist - Senior position within 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 request to re-exempt the Crime Analyst position within 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 request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for recruitment for the Crime Analyst I position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  15. 12. Resolution relating to the Crime Analyst I Job Announcement Bulletin within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  16. 13. Resolution relating to the Building Maintenance Supervisor Job Announcement Bulletin within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  17. Old Business
  18. 14. Communication relating to recommendations from Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT)
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  19. New Business
  20. 15. Communication from the Department of Emergency Communications relating to the department's operations, accomplishments, and future outlook
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  21. 16. Communication from the Department of Emergency Communications relating to the city's 911 system
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  22. 17. Communication from the Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) relating to recent changes to DEC's attendance policy
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  23. 18. Communication relating to a potential amendment to the Salary Ordinance to add recruitment flexibility and clarifying the recruitment flexibility authority for the Fire Chief position
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  24. 19. Communication from FPC staff relating to community and problem-oriented policing
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  25. 20. 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

  26. 21. Communication from FPC staff relating to new police officer recruitment video and website (joinmilwaukeepd.com)
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  27. 22. 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

  28. Fire Department
  29. 23. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Firefighter
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  30. Police Department
  31. 24. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Police Lieutenant position
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  32. 25. Resolution relating to the promotions to the Police Sergeant position (5)
    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:

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

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

  34. 27. Resolution relating to the appointments to the Police Officer position (45)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  35. 28. Resolution relating to the appointment to the Community Relations, Engagement, and Recruitment Director position
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  36. 29. Resolution relating to the reappointments of former Recruit Police Officers (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  37. Motion to Adjourn
  38. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-A, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, promotions, reappointment requests in the Fire and Police Departments 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, or within the Department of Emergency Communications pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(e) Wis. Stats., for purposes of conducting specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. 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."