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Members said the Milwaukee Police Department’s 86-page 2025 review is a retrospective summary, not a workable strategic plan, and called for measurable goals, accountability, community input, and disability inclusion. The commission also discussed seeking an additional $30,000, raising its proposed budget from approximately $124,000 to $150,000, but no budget vote was recorded.
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The commission plans to restart work on a more detailed community-oriented policing strategy using earlier planning documents, community feedback, and outside expertise. Members want the strategy to set measurable expectations and include people with disabilities, including deaf and hard-of-hearing residents. The commission also delayed finalizing an August press conference and began steps to re-establish a public outreach subcommittee.
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