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| | 1. | | Roll call
Minutes note: Meeting Convened at 11:08 am | | | |
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| | 2. | | Review and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on June 11, 2026.
Minutes note: Member Nathan Godley moved approval of the minutes, second by member Bridget Robinson-Whitaker.
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| | 3. | | Possible vote on the final time for the August press conference.
Minutes note: Agenda item three, regarding a proposed press conference for a community update, was hold until the beginning of August to allow more stakeholders to participate and to finalize the policy outline. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Possible vote on proposed budget.
Minutes note: Chair Nathan Hamilton noted the current budget is approximately $124,000 and proposed asking for an additional $30,000 to bring the total to $150,000 for the upcoming year.
The additional funds are intended to support the rollout of the community oriented policing policy and the hiring of experts to oversee the process.
MemberTammy Rivera committed to sharing the structural budget used by a previous iteration of the body before the next meeting.
Member Tammy Rivera also recommend in the meeting chat to stay connected to the work of Community Impact Committee (CIC) as the purpose is to establish the implementation of Participatory Budgeting (PB) for non-policing public safety initiatives. PB was a historical achievement of the African American Roundtable.
Member Tim Baack mention in the meeting chat that the MKE Community Impact Committee is a citizen-led panel created by the city to oversee and distribute funds through the Milwaukee Community Impact Fund. The committee focuses entirely on non-police public safety solutions utilizing a participatory budgeting model.The committee's meetings are held in person at City Hall, Room 301-B (200 E. Wells St.) and virtually.You can track upcoming meeting dates, past agendas, and see the legislation details directly on the City of Milwaukee Legistar Portal.
Staff Assistant Carmen Roman will follow up with Maggie Turner to determine the deadline for submitting the new budget proposal.
Staff Assistant Carmen Roman noted that the city is aware the current funds have not been fully spent and is waiting for specific ideas on how the commission intends to use the money. | | | |
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| | 5. | | Discussion on what changes or things do we want to see with in the Community Oriented Policing.
Minutes note: MPD provided the "2025 Community and Problem-Oriented Policing Review" document, which several commission members viewed as only a summary of past district level activities, rather than a comprehensive, forward-looking plan. There was concern that this document does not address the commission’s requirements for measurable goals, community input, or actionable steps and that it is not suitable as the base for Milwaukee’s formal strategy.
MembersTim Baack and Bridget Robinson-Whitaker discussed a recent meeting with representatives from the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) and the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
Member Tim Baack clarified that the 86-page "2025 Community and Problem-Oriented Policing Review" provided by MPD is considered by several members as a retrospective summary and not a strategic plan. It documents prior activities but lacks clear future directions, measurable goals, or accountability mechanisms.
There was consensus that the group should return to earlier documents, especially the 2021 draft plan and insights from the Baltimore community policing model. The goal is to ensure the Milwaukee plan includes clear metrics, accountability, and is shaped by both community feedback and best practices.
The FPC’s January 2026 memorandum was cited as an important document specifying the need for formal inclusion of problem-oriented policing into MPD’s operational plans. The FPC also recommended hiring external experts to assist with forming and implementing a more strategic policy, marking a push toward more accountability and structured engagement with the community.
There is recognition that the committee's work was previously stalled due to staff turnover and lack of continuity at MPD, but members now feel momentum to restart the process with renewed focus and documentation.
Member Lorna Barthel emphasized the need for specific training and representation for the disability community, particularly for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
The commission wants the plan to be meaningfully inclusive.
There is a plan to bring in Mr. Carlton Meyers as an expert consultant to help facilitate the policy execution; Nathan Hamilton will reach out to him to discuss availability and costs.
Kriessie Fung (FPC) mentioned that 21CP Solutions has replaced CJI as the consultant for the Collins reports and may eventually become part of the policing policy conversation.
https://www.21cpsolutions.com/
The commission emphasized that the next joint planning meeting should include not only the working group but also representatives from MPD and FPC, bringing to the table all relevant documentation (including the 2021 plan drafts and Baltimore model references) to ensure everyone is aligned and that the policy outcome is measurable, inclusive, and actionable.
Members Bridget Whitaker and Tim Baack mention that the next meeting for the strategy report work group is tentatively set for Wed 8/19 at Safe and Sound.
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| | 7. | | Re-establish the community outreach committee and members who wants to be apart of it.
Minutes note: The commission discussed re-establishing a community outreach subcommittee to facilitate communication with the City of Milwaukee through events and informational materials.
Members Tammy Rivera, Melissa Buford, Tim Back and Lorna Barthel expressed interest in joining the subcommittee, provided the time commitment is manageable and virtual options.
Staff Assistant Carmen Roman outlined the guidelines for the subcommittee: it must have at least three people, meetings must be open to the public with posted agendas and minutes, and reports must be provided to the main committee every three months. One of the Member will be responsible to create the agenda and minutes after the meeting. Agenda and minutes needs to be provided to Carmen to be posted to the public.
Chair Nathan Hamilton will initiate the first meeting space to officially establish the subcommittee and select a chair. | | | |
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| | 8. | | Discussion on a Community Outreach invitation made to CCC.
Minutes note: The commission was invited to participate in the Faith Action Community Block Celebration on August 8th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, located on 12th Street between Center and Hadley.
Chair Nathan Hamilton mention that it is a good outreach opportunity.
Staff assistant Carmen Roman will re forward the invitation email from Monique Plears of Ascension Fellowship Church and the members will coordinate their attendance.
Member Tammy Rivera suggested aligning the commission's efforts with the Community Impact Committee (CIC), which handles participatory budgeting for non-policing safety issues and is chaired by Amanda Avalos.
Member Tammy Rivera will also investigate the capacity of the city's legislative bureau or technical office to assist the commission with establishing a website or portal for community input.
Chair Nathan Hamilton plans to compile historical documents dating back to 2021 into a shared folder to help members stay informed on the evolution of the community policing conversation. | | | |
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| | 9. | | Items for future agenda and next meeting date.
Minutes note: Suggested Action Items:
Member Tammy Rivera to share the structural budget from the previous iteration of the body before the next meeting.
Chair Nathan Hamilton to reach out to Mr. Meyers within the next two weeks to discuss availability and potential meeting dates.
Chair Nathan Hamilton, Tim Back, and Bridgette Whitaker to convene with Mr. Meyers separately before inviting him to a joint planning meeting.
Staff Assistant Carmen Roman to re forward the Faith Action Community Block Celebration invitation email to all members.
Chair Nathan Hamilton to compile historical policing documents into a folder for members to review.
Member Tammy Rivera to follow up on the capacity of the legislative bureau or technical office to provide website and communication support.
Krissie Fung (FPC) to identify who currently operates the FPC online portal to discuss potential updates.
Next Meeting will be August 13 at 11:00 am.
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| | | | Meeting Adjourned at 12:05 pm
Carmen O. Roman
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