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Meeting Name: FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/19/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session-Third Amended
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     This agenda has been amended to add items 10 and 11. This agenda has been further amended to note that item 13 may be heard in closed session. It has been amended a third time to add Item #20 FPC212460*

Minutes note: The meeting commenced at 5: 44 p.m.
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     *Please be apprised that less than 24 hours notice is being given for Item #20 FPC212460 because it is impractical to give the 24 hours' notice.    Not available
     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:    Not available
   1. Comment(s) by the Public.

Minutes note:  1. Emilio De Torre 2. Chard Velasz 3. Paul R. Smith 4..Jeremy Driscoll
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     Consent    Video Video
FPC212440 02.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the March 5, 2026, meeting minutesADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212441 03.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution rescinding the appointment to the Maintenance Assistant position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212442 04.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the appointment to the Maintenance Assistant position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212443 05.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the appointment to the Police District Administrative Assistant position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212444 06.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the appointment to the Police Services Specialist - Investigator position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212445 07.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the appointment to the Video Systems Specialist position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212446 08.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the request to refer to the Department of Employee Relations a request for an examination and eligible list for the Painter 1 position within the Milwaukee Police DepartmentADOPTED   Action details Not available
FPC212447 09.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the Management Accountant - Senior Job Announcement Bulletin for the Department of Emergency CommunicationsADOPTED   Action details Not available
     Examinations    Not available
FPC212458 010.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the Police Officer eligible listADOPTEDPass8:0 Action details Video Video
FPC212459 011.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the Police Aide eligible listADOPTEDPass8:0 Action details Video Video
     New Business    Not available
FPC212448 012.Fire and Police CommunicationCommunication relating to the reappointment of Fire Chief Aaron LipskiPLACED ON FILE   Action details Video Video
FPC212453 013.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution 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 forceHELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass8:0 Action details Video Video
FPC212449 014.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution seeking waiver from the Law Enforcement Standards Board relating to the physical readiness test for the police officer positionADOPTEDPass7:0 Action details Video Video
FPC212450 015.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution to amend FPC rules to add promotional preference points for volunteer service (Cocroft Points), effective June 1, 2026HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass8:0 Action details Video Video
FPC212451 016.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution to amend FPC Rules relating to police aidesHELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass8:0 Action details Video Video
FPC212454 017.Fire and Police CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating InstructionsPLACED ON FILE   Action details Video Video
FPC212455 018.Fire and Police CommunicationCommunication from the Executive Director relating to Fire and Police Commission staffing and operationsPLACED ON FILE   Action details Video Video
     Fire Department    Not available
FPC212456 019.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the promotions to the Fire Lieutenant position (2)ADOPTEDPass8:0 Action details Video Video
     Police Department    Not available
FPC212460 020.Fire and Police ResolutionResolution relating to the reappointment of a former recruit Police OfficerADOPTEDPass8:0 Action details Video Video
     Motion to Adjourn

Minutes note: A motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Snyder, seconded by Ruben Burgos. None opposed. All in favor. The motion carried.
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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, promotions, reappointments, and rescinding of appointments in the Fire and Police Departments 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, or on Item 13 pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (g) Wis. Stats. to confer with a representative of the City Attorney's Office who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. 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 414-286-50

Minutes note: The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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