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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM AM · Milwaukee Public Schools Central Office, 5225 W. Vliet St. Rm. 103 (Auditorium)

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission held a routine meeting on November 5, 2026, approving multiple personnel and administrative matters across the Milwaukee Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Emergency Communications. The commission adopted numerous resolutions related to job reclassifications, new position announcements, promotions, and staffing changes through both consent agenda items and individual votes. Several reappointment requests for former officers were scheduled for further consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Crime Scene Supervisor appointment in Milwaukee Police Department Adopted
  • Police Officer eligible list creation for Milwaukee Police Department Adopted
  • Emergency Communications Officer promotions (positions V and IV) Adopted
  • Multiple job reclassifications and new position announcements (Fire Compliance Officer, Administrative roles, HVAC Technicians, Maintenance positions) Adopted by general consent
  • Emergency Communications Officer I appointments rescinded (2 positions) Adopted
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Those wishing to view the proceedings in person can do so at: Milwaukee Public Schools Central Office at 5225 W. Vliet St., Rm 103 (auditorium). Those wishing to speak in person during the Public Comment portion of the meeting may also do so at:Milwaukee Public Schools Central Office at 5225 W. Vliet St., Rm 103 (auditorium). Those wishing to join the meeting virtually for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/4ien6kY Or, dial in by phone (audio only) 414-251-0392 United States, Milwaukee Phone conference ID: 334 936 358# 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 15, 2026, 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 Crime Scene Supervisor 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 Administrative Specialist - Senior position within the Department of Emergency Communications
    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 a Reclassification for the Fire Compliance Officer position within the Milwaukee Fire Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  8. 6. Resolution relating to the request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for a Reclassification for the Office Assistant IV position within the Milwaukee Fire Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  9. 7. Resolution relating to the request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for a Reclassification for the Administrative Assistant I position within the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  10. 8. Resolution relating to the job description for the Firefighter Cadet position within the Milwaukee Fire Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  11. 9. Resolution relating to the Administrative Specialist - Senior 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

  12. 10. Resolution relating to the HVAC Maintenance Technician 1, 2, and 3 job announcement bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  13. 11. Resolution relating to the Maintenance Assistant job announcement bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent

  14. Examinations
  15. 12. Resolution relating to the Police Officer eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
    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:

  16. New Business
  17. 13. Communication relating to the Milwaukee Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO) program
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE

    This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE

  18. 14. 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. Department of Emergency Communications
  20. 15. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Emergency Communications Officer V position
    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:

  21. 16. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Emergency Communications Officer IV position
    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. 17. Resolution relating to the probation extensions for the Emergency Communications Officer II position (4)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  23. 18. Resolution rescinding the appointments to the Emergency Communications Officer I position (2)
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. Fire Department
  25. 19. Resolution relating to the probation extension of a Fire Lieutenant
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. Police Department
  27. 20. Resolution relating to the promotion to the Police Records Specialist III position
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by that this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  28. 21. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Police Officer
    Fire and Police Resolution
  29. 22. Resolution relating to the reappointment requests of former recruit Police Officers (3)
    Fire and Police Resolution
  30. 23. Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Office Assistant IV
    Fire and Police Resolution
  31. Motion to Adjourn
  32. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session on the appointments, promotions, probation extensions, and reappointment requests 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."