FPC POLICIES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · 5:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Fire and Police Commission's Policies and Standards Committee met to review and discuss several proposed amendments to Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) standard operating procedures related to use of force, critical incidents, and disciplinary processes. Most proposed changes were either held in commission or referred for further review, indicating a cautious approach to potential policy modifications.

Key Decisions

  • Amendments to Use of Force Procedure Held in Commission
  • MPD Video Footage Release Procedure Held in Commission
  • Critical Incident Review Board Procedure Referred to Adoption
  • Vehicle Theft and Use Procedure Referred to Adoption
  • Suspensions and Discipline Procedure Referred to Adoption
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Agenda

  1. This is a hybrid meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and In-Person. 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-B. Those wishing to join the meeting virtually for public comment can do so at: https://bit.ly/3Ds40Dl Or call in (audio only) 1 414-251-0392 United States, Milwaukee Phone Conference ID: 392 184 834 The meeting commenced at 5:31 p.m.
  2. The FPC Policies & Standards Committee will meet on the following items:
  3. Comment(s) by the Public.
  4. 2. Resolution to approve the September 22, 2022 meeting minues
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED

    This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED

  5. 3. Communication from the Community Collaborative Committee (CCC) regarding proposed amendments to MPD Standard Operating Procedure 460-Use of Force
    Fire and Police Communication
    Action: HELD IN COMMISSION Passed

    A motion was made by Bree Spencer, seconded by Ruben Burgos, that this Fire and Police Communication be HELD IN COMMISSION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 4. Communication relating to the creation of a Standard Operating Procedure regarding the release of MPD video footage of critical incidents
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMISSION Passed

    A motion was made by Edward Fallone, seconded by Ruben Burgos, that this Fire and Police Resolution be HELD IN COMMISSION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 5. Resolution to amend MPD Standard Operating Procedure 455-Critical Incident Review Board
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Edward Fallone, seconded by Bree Spencer, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 6. Resolution to amend MPD Standard Operating Procedure 630-Vehicle Thefts, Prior Authority Vehicle Use and Theft by Fraud
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO Passed

    A motion was made by Amanda Avalos, seconded by Ruben Burgos, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 7. Resolution to amend MPD Standard Operating Procedure 870-Suspensions/Official Discipline
    Fire and Police Resolution
    Action: REFERRED TO

    A motion was made by Edward Fallone, seconded by Bree Spencer, that this Fire and Police Resolution be RECOMMENDED for adoption. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. Motion to Adjourn
  11. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the items on the agenda pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(d) Wis. Stats. to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. This meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Fire and Police Commission or any of the following committees or subcommittees: Research and Rules, Testing and Recruiting, Complaints and Disciplines. 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. 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.