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Fire and Police Commission meeting summary

MilwaukeeMay 21, 20262 min read

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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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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

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The Commission confirmed staffing changes and promotions that determine who fills several police and emergency communications positions. Commissioners adopted an update to police procedures that clarifies officers’ responsibility to intervene and report when other officers use force inappropriately. The Commission also recorded reports about vehicle pursuits and recent MPD procedure changes; a review of whether low‑priority calls could be handled by non‑sworn responders was postponed for future consideration.

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Adopted May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (FPC212526)
Approved appointments to Helpdesk Specialist II positions (FPC212528)
Approved appointment to Police Services Specialist - Investigator (FPC212529)
Approved appointment to Office Assistant III (FPC212530)
Adopted Electronic Technician eligible lists 1, 2, and 3 (FPC212531, FPC212532, FPC212533)
Adopted Police Sergeant job announcement bulletin (FPC212534)
Adopted substitute motion modifying MPD SOP on duty to intervene, investigate, and report unreasonable uses of force (FPC212453)
Held communication on low‑acuity calls and alternative non‑sworn responders to the call of the chair (FPC212536)
Placed the FPC's 2025 Vehicle Pursuit Report on file (FPC212535)
Placed MPD communication on recent SOP/SOI changes on file (FPC212537)
Placed Executive Director communication on FPC staffing and operations on file (FPC212538)
Approved promotion to Emergency Communications Manager (FPC212539)
Approved seven promotions to Emergency Communications Officer II (FPC212540)
Approved promotion to Crime Analyst II (FPC212541)
Approved extension of probation period for a Police Sergeant (FPC212542)
Adjourned the meeting

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FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

May 21, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Room 301-Bscheduled

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The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, probation extensions, and promotions in the Department of Emergency Communications 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."
Motion to Adjourn
Police Department
Department of Emergency Communications
Consent
Those wishing to view the proceedings virtually can do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1. Those wishing to view the proceedings in person can do so at City Hall, Room 301-B. 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:
Examinations
Comment(s) by the Public.
New Business
Old Business
Resolution relating to Common Council File No. 251799 - A substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures regarding the duty to intervene, investigate, and report unreasonable uses of force
Resolution relating to the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes
Resolution relating to the appointments to the Helpdesk Specialist II position within the Milwaukee Police Department (2)
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Police Services Specialist - Investigator position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Office Assistant III position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 1 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 2 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 3 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the Police Sergeant Job Announcement Bulletin for the Milwaukee Police Department
Communication from FPC staff relating to the FPC's 2025 Vehicle Pursuit Report
Communication relating to low-acuity calls for service from the Police and Fire Departments, and whether such calls could be serviced by alternative, non-sworn responders
Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions
Communication from the Executive Director relating to Fire and Police Commission staffing and operations
Resolution relating to the promotion to the Emergency Communications Manager position
Resolution relating to the promotions to the Emergency Communications Officer II position (7)
Resolution relating to the promotion to the Crime Analyst II position
Resolution relating to the extension of a probation period for a Police Sergeant

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13488_A_FIRE_AND_POLICE_COMMISSION_26-05-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13488_M_FIRE_AND_POLICE_COMMISSION_26-05-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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