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Public safety appointments approved

MilwaukeeJul 2, 20262 min read

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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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The commission approved several staffing actions that affect how police and emergency communications services are filled and managed. It backed new appointments, promotions, probation extensions, and job postings, including 17 Police Aide appointments and two Emergency Communications Officer II probation extensions. The commission also placed several informational reports on file, including updates on police procedures and a physical readiness test for police officer candidates.

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Approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.
Approved appointments to the Forensic Identification Processor and Intelligence Analyst positions within the Milwaukee Police Department.
Approved job announcement bulletins for the Business Maintenance Supervisor, HVAC Maintenance Technician, and Human Resources Supervisor positions.
Approved the eligible list for the Management Accountant Senior position and the Emergency Communications Officer I eligible list.
Placed on file a report on lessons learned from the 2026 PLECET National Conference, a staff communication on the physical readiness test for police officer candidates, and a Milwaukee Police Department communication on changes to standard operating procedures and instructions.
Approved extensions of probationary periods for two Emergency Communications Officer II positions.
Approved promotions to Court Liaison Officer and Crime Analyst II, 17 Police Aide appointments, a reappointment request for a former Police Officer, two Police Officer probation actions after closed session, two Police Sergeant probation extensions, and a Police Records Specialist III probation extension.

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Jul 2, 2026, 9:30 PMCity Hall, Room 301-Bcompleted

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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:
Comment(s) by the Public.
Consent
Resolution relating to the June 18, 2026, meeting minutes
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Forensic Identification Processor position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the appointment to the Intelligence Analyst position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the job announcement bulletin for the Business Maintenance Supervisor position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the job announcement bulletin for the HVAC Maintenance Technician position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the job announcement bulletin for the Human Resources Supervisor position within the Milwaukee Police Department
Resolution relating to the eligible list for the Management Accountant Senior position within the Department of Emergency Communications
Examinations
Resolution relating to the eligible list for the Emergency Communications Officer I position within the Department of Emergency Communications
New Business
Communication from the FPC Community Outreach Coordinator relating to lessons learned at the 2026 Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement (PLECET) National Conference.
Communication from FPC staff relating to the physical readiness test (PRT) for the police officer position
Resolution relating to the HR and Business Operations positions follow-up report for city-wide positions
Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions
Department of Emergency Communications
Resolution relating to the extensions of a probationary period for the Emergency Communications Officer II position (2)
Police Department
Resolution relating to the promotion to the Court Liaison Officer position
Resolution relating to the promotions to the Crime Analyst II position (2)
Resolution relating to the appointments to the Police Aide position (17)
Resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Police Officer
Resolution relating to the extensions of the probationary period for the Police Officer position (2)
Resolution relating to the extensions of the probationary period for the Police Sergeant position (2)
Resolution relating to the extension of the probationary period for the Police Records Specialist III position
Motion to Adjourn
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells Street, on the appointments, reappointment request, promotions, and probation extensions in the Department of Emergency Communications and 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."

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