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Jul 17, 2026

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Public safety appointments approved

Published Jul 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Public safety appointments approved

The commission adopted a series of hiring, promotion, probation-extension, and job-bulletin actions for the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Communications, including 17 Police Aide appointments and multiple other personnel changes approved by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Commission approves staffing and promotions

The Fire and Police Commission adopted a slate of staffing actions, including promotions, new police officer appointments, firefighter probation extensions, and several position reclassifications.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Police and fire promotions reviewed

The commission voted to enter closed session to consider four promotion resolutions: one Assistant Fire Chief, one Deputy Chief (Fire), one Battalion Chief (Fire), and three Police Lieutenant promotions.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Commission approves promotions and job postings

The Fire and Police Commission adopted the May 21 minutes, approved job announcement bulletins for Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant, placed MPD communications on file, recommended action on Common Council File No. 252109, and approved multiple promotions and personnel actions across Emergency Communications, Fire, and Police departments.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

The Commission convened in closed (executive) session to consider multiple promotions in the Fire and Police Departments; the minutes record attendees, items considered, and adjournment but do not state final votes or approvals.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

The Fire and Police Commission met in executive session, moved into a closed session to consult with the City Attorney about litigation (item FPC212527), and then adjourned. Seven commissioners were present; two were excused.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

The Commission approved meeting minutes and multiple personnel actions including appointments, promotions, eligible lists, and a probation extension for the Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Emergency Communications. It adopted a substitute motion updating MPD standard operating procedures on the duty to intervene, placed several communications and reports on file, and held a discussion about low‑acuity calls to the chair.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

The Fire and Police Commission met May 7, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-B. The meeting commenced at 4:33 p.m. with seven commissioners present and two excused. The Commission moved into a closed (executive) session under Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider promotion matters. Agenda items included FPC212519 (promotions to Police Lieutenant, 4 positions) and FPC212520 (promotions to Police Sergeant, 5 positions). A motion to go into closed session (moved by Ruben Burgos; seconded by Bree Spencer) carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. (motion to adjourn moved by Bree Spencer; seconded by Jeff Spence).

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

The Fire and Police Commission met in City Hall Room 301-B. The commission adopted minutes and multiple personnel actions by unanimous vote of those present, approved job announcement bulletins and eligible lists, extended probationary periods, adopted a substitute motion modifying MPD Use of Force SOP 460, placed communications (including an ALPR report and SOP changes) on file, and referred a staff communication on minimum discipline requirements for Police Sergeant to the Testing and Recruiting Committee. Meeting opened at 5:50 p.m. and adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Fire and Police Commission held executive session to consider Battalion Chief promotion

On April 16, 2026 the Fire and Police Commission met in executive session at City Hall (Room 301‑B). Eight commissioners were present (Ramon Evans excused). The Commission voted to convene in closed session to consider Resolution FPC212497 relating to the promotion to the Battalion Chief position. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM. The minutes do not record the final disposition of the promotion resolution.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — April 16, 2026: reappointment of Fire Chief; multiple promotions and personnel actions adopted

Meeting held April 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Room 301-B. Attendance: 8 present, 1 excused. Commissioners approved the reappointment of Aaron Lipski as Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department, adopted multiple personnel appointments and promotions, approved a firefighter lateral job announcement, and adopted modifications to MPD SOPs related to vehicle pursuits and video release. Several communications were placed on file and one promotion-exam communication was referred to the Testing and Recruiting Committee (due 5/12/2026). Meeting opened at 5:32 PM and adjourned at 8:38 PM.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

City of Milwaukee — Fire and Police Commission meeting minutes (April 2, 2026)

The Fire and Police Commission met April 2, 2026, at City Hall, Room 301-B. Five commissioners were present (World-Patterson, Burgos, Ramey, Evans, Fung); four were excused (Horwitz, Spence, Spencer, Snyder). The Commission adopted multiple consent items and eligible lists, approved rule changes to add volunteer promotional preference points and amend rules relating to police aides, held a vehicle pursuit SOP modification to the call of the chair, placed a Milwaukee Police Department communication on file, approved several fire department promotions and reappointment actions, and placed a police reappointment request on file. The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — Meeting Minutes (April 2, 2026)

The Fire and Police Commission met in executive (closed) session on April 2, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301‑B. Five commissioners were present and four were excused. The agenda listed two items for closed-session consideration: FPC212450 (add volunteer promotional preference points, effective June 1, 2026) and FPC212472 (reappointment request of a former recruit police officer). The Commission convened in closed session and then adjourned. The minutes do not record final dispositions for the two listed resolutions.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — March 19, 2026 meeting minutes

The Fire and Police Commission met March 19, 2026 at City Hall (Room 301-B). Eight commissioners were present (LaNelle Ramey excused). The Commission adopted multiple personnel resolutions (appointments, promotions, eligible lists, and a reappointment), placed several communications on file, held two rule-change items and one substitute SOP motion to call of the chair, and convened in closed session on an SOP matter before returning to open session.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Fire and Police Commission convenes closed session to consider reappointment of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski

The Fire and Police Commission met March 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM in City Hall, Room 301-B. The board voted to enter closed session to consider FPC212448 (communication relating to the reappointment of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski). Eight commissioners were present, one was excused. Motions to convene closed session and to adjourn carried. The minutes do not record the outcome of the reappointment.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Fire and Police Commission (Milwaukee) — March 5, 2026: personnel actions, MPD SOP items, and SOP 660 referral

Meeting convened at 5:18 p.m.; 8 commissioners present, 1 excused. Public Comment included 35 speakers (3 participated virtually). Commissioners adopted multiple consent items and job announcement resolutions by general consent, approved examinations and promotions for the Department of Emergency Communications and appointments/extensions/reappointments for the Police Department, placed an MPD communication on SOP/SOI changes on file (including SOP 340 - Uniforms Equipment and Appearance), and referred a recommended modification to MPD SOP 660 (Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations) to the FPC Oversight and Accountability Committee. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — March 5, 2026: Executive session on reappointment of a former Police Officer

The Fire and Police Commission met in executive session on March 5, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-B. Eight commissioners were present (LaNelle Ramey excused). The Commission moved into closed session to consider item FPC212434, a resolution relating to the reappointment of a former Police Officer; the minutes do not state the outcome of that resolution. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — Executive Session minutes (Feb 19, 2026)

The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission met in executive session on February 19, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-A. The meeting convened at 4:31 PM and adjourned at 5:31 PM. The minutes list eight commissioners present and one excused. The Commission moved into closed session (motion by Ruben Burgos, seconded by Christopher Snyder) to consider: FPC212388 — a reappointment request of a former Firefighter; and FPC212343 — a communication from the Department of Emergency Communications regarding the city's 911 system. A motion to adjourn (Christopher Snyder, seconded by LaNelle Ramey) carried.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — Meeting minutes, February 19, 2026

The Fire and Police Commission met on February 19, 2026 in City Hall, Room 301-A (commenced 5:42 p.m., adjourned 9:40 p.m.). Eight commissioners were present with one excused (Bree Spencer). Eleven members of the public provided comment (two virtual). The Commission approved multiple consent resolutions by general consent related to Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) staffing and job bulletins, placed several departmental communications on file (including Department of Emergency Communications reports and policy changes, 911 system information, Leaders Igniting Transformation recommendations, MPD SOP/SOI updates, and a recruitment video/website), and adopted personnel actions including the reappointment of a former firefighter and numerous MPD promotions and appointments (notably promotions to Lieutenant, five Sergeants, three Detectives, appointments of 45 Police Officers, and appointment to Community Relations, Engagement, and Recruitment Director).

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting minutes — February 5, 2026

The Fire and Police Commission met on February 5, 2026 (6:01–11:03 p.m.) in City Hall Room 301‑B with six commissioners present and three excused. The meeting included public comment from 37 speakers, adoption of multiple personnel-related resolutions (appointments and promotions across Emergency Communications, Fire, and Police), placement on file of communications regarding facial recognition technology, and several items held to the call of the chair.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Fire and Police Commission holds closed-session performance review of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski

The Fire and Police Commission met in executive session on February 5, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-B to conduct the performance review of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. The meeting began at 4:31 PM and adjourned at 5:29 PM. Seven commissioners were present; Chair Miriam Horwitz and Commissioner LaNelle Ramey were excused. The agenda was amended to remove File ID FPC212389. The Commission voted unanimously to enter closed session and adjourned after the review.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Fire and Police Commission meeting minutes — January 22, 2026

The Fire and Police Commission met January 22, 2026 (City Hall, Room 301-B). The meeting opened at 5:46 p.m. (start time on agenda amended to 5:30 p.m.), recorded 9 commissioners present, heard 54 public commenters, adopted multiple consent items including job announcement bulletins and eligible-list referrals, placed several departmental communications on file or held them to the call of the chair, approved promotions in the Department of Emergency Communications and two Fire Captain promotions, and adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Fire and Police Commission Executive Session — Performance Review of Police Chief Jeffrey Norman (Jan 22, 2026)

The Fire and Police Commission met in executive session on January 22, 2026 at City Hall, Room 301-B to conduct the performance review of Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. The Commission voted to enter closed session unanimously and adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Fire and Police Commission — Meeting Minutes (January 8, 2026)

Regular session held at City Hall, Room 301-B; meeting convened at 5:30 PM and adjourned at 6:22 PM. Eight commissioners present, one excused (Spencer). Consent and personnel resolutions for the Milwaukee Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Emergency Communications were adopted by general consent or recorded votes (generally 8-0 with Spencer excused). A communication from MPD on recent Standard Operating Procedure changes (including SOP 682 - Generative Artificial Intelligence) was placed on file.

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