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FPC POLICIES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 · 5:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Policies and Standards Committee met to review and recommend several updates to police procedures, including significant changes to search warrant protocols and whistleblower protections. Most notably, the committee recommended a ban on no-knock warrants except when assisting another agency, which could improve public safety and reduce potential risks during police operations.

Key Decisions

  • No-Knock Warrant Restrictions Referred to Commission
  • Whistleblower Protection Procedure Referred to Commission
  • Search Warrant Standard Operating Procedure Amendment Referred to Commission
  • Court Procedures Update Referred to Commission
  • Victim/Witness Rights Procedure Referred to Commission
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Those wishing to view the proceedings are encouraged to do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 2. Meeting commenced at 5:34 p.m.
  2. Those wishing to join the meeting for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/304tZA6 Or call in (audio only) +1 414-251-0392,,313498346#   United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 313 498 346# 1. Alex Larsen 2. Paul Mozina 3. Femi A.
  3. The FPC Policies & Standards Committee members will meet on the following items
  4. Comment(s) by the Public.
  5. 2. Resolution to approve the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED

  6. 3. Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 970-Search Warrants
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Amanda Avalos, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, to recommend the adoption by the FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION of the amendments drafted by the FPC Department, which contain a complete ban on no-knock warrants unless the Milwaukee Police Department is assisting another agency in executing a no-knock warrant obtained by the other agency. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 4. Resolution to create Standard Operating Procedure 004-Whistleblower Protection
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Edward Fallone, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption by the Board of the Fire and Police Commission. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 5. Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 150 - Court Procedures
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Edward Fallone, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption by the Board of the Fire and Police Commission. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 6. Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 710 - Victim/Witness Rights and Assistance
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Amanda Avalos, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption by the Board of the Fire and Police Commission. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 7. Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 743 - National Integrated Ballistics Information Network Program
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Edward Fallone, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption by the Board of the Fire and Police Commission. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. Motion to Adjourn Edward Fallone motioned to adjourn, seconded by Everett Cocroft. None Opposed. All in favor. The motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
  12. This meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Fire and Police Commission or any of the following committees or subcommittees: Testing and Recruiting, Research and Rules, Complaints and Discipline. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Fire and Police Commission members results in a quorum or a negative quorum of the Commission or another committee and whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee's realm of authority. In the even that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
  13. 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 706A, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee WI 53202.
  14. 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."