FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · April 1, 2021
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Nelson Soler – Chair
Angela McKenzie,– Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Everett Cocroft,
and Amanda Avalos
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Program Assistant I: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, April 1, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Those wishing to view the
proceedings are encouraged to do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1.
Present: 5 - Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler
Excused: 1 - Wilson
Those wishing to join the meeting for public comment can do so at:
https://bit.ly/3fdRdsH
Meeting commenced at 5:58 p.m.
1. Public Comment
Comment(s) by the Public
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21094 Resolution to approve the March 18, 2021, meeting minutes
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
3. FPC21090 Resolution to approve the request for the Recruitment and Eligibility List
for the Forensic Processor Supervisor position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
4. FPC21089 Resolution to approve the request for the Recruitment and Eligibility List
for the Forensic Identification Processor position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
City of Milwaukee Page 1
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final April 1, 2021
5. FPC21088 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Grant Compliance Manager position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
6. FPC21086 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Technical Writer position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
7. FPC21098 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Facilities Manager position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
8. FPC21100 Resolution to approve the Office Assistant II Job Announcement Bulletin
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
Examinations
9. FPC21091 Resolution to approve the 911-Operator Eligibility List
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that
this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Unfinished Business
10. FPC20299 Resolution to amend Milwaukee Police Department Community Oriented
Policing policy
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
11. FPC21053 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 747- Body Worn
Cameras
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
City of Milwaukee Page 2
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final April 1, 2021
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
12. FPC21054 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 453- Officer
Involved Deaths and Other Critical Incidents
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that
this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
13. FPC21056 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Instruction-Sensitive Crimes
Division
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that
this Fire and Police Resolution be REFERRED TO the FPC POLICIES AND
STANDARDS COMMITTEE for consideration at the committee meeting on
5/27/2021. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
14. FPC21057 Resolution to amend the Organizational Chart for the Milwaukee Police
Department
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that
this Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
New Business
15. FPC21093 Resolution to approve the request for a FPC Rule change for
Probationary Period
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
City of Milwaukee Page 3
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final April 1, 2021
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Fire Department
16. FPC21095 Resolution to approve the appointment to Office Assistant III position
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
17. FPC21096 Resolution to approve the updated MFD
Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination Policy
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
18. FPC21097 Communication relating to the Disciplinary Action of Heavy Equipment
Operator
This item is HELD IN COMMISSION and will be reviewed at the next Fire and
Police Commission meeting on April 15, 2021.
Police Department
19. FPC21085 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Police Lieutenant position
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
20. FPC21092 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Office Assistant III position
City of Milwaukee Page 4
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final April 1, 2021
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
21. FPC21087 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Inventory Control Assistant II
position
A motion was made by Angela McKenzie, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
22. FPC21099 Resolution to approve the Probation Extension request of a police officer
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Angela McKenzie, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, McKenzie, Cocroft, Crouther, and Soler
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Motion to Adjourn
Everett Cocroft motioned to adjourn, seconded by Angela McKenzie. All in
favor. None opposed. The motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
City of Milwaukee Page 5
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Minutes - Final April 1, 2021
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East
Wells Street, on the promotion or the probation extension request in the Police Department or the
disciplinary action in the Fire Department, pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stat. for the purpose
of considering information pertaining to the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public
employee, or 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 pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f), Wis. Stats. to consider
financial, medical, social or personal histories of specific candidates for employment which, if
discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any
person referred to in such histories.
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 706A, 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."
City of Milwaukee Page 6
Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Nelson Soler – Chair
Angela McKenzie,– Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Everett Cocroft, and
Amanda Avalos
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Program Assistant I: Jasmine Agrait (414) 286-5047
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, April 1, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Those wishing to view the proceedings are
encouraged to do so at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1.
Those wishing to join the meeting for public comment can do so at:
https://bit.ly/3fdRdsH
1. Public Comment
Comment(s) by the Public
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21094 Resolution to approve the March 18, 2021, meeting minutes
3. FPC21090 Resolution to approve the request for the Recruitment and Eligibility List for
the Forensic Processor Supervisor position
Attachments: MPD Forensic Processor Supvr Recruitment & EL Request
4. FPC21089 Resolution to approve the request for the Recruitment and Eligibility List for
the Forensic Identification Processor position
Attachments: MPD Forensic ID Processor Recruitment & EL Request
5. FPC21088 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Grant Compliance Manager position
Attachments: MPD Grant Compliance Mgr Exam & EL Request
6. FPC21086 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Technical Writer position
City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 3/31/2021
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Agenda - Final April 1, 2021
Attachments: MPD Technical Writer Exam & EL Request
7. FPC21098 Resolution to approve the request for the Examination and Eligibility List
for the Facilities Manager position
Attachments: MPD Facilities Manager Exam EL Request
8. FPC21100 Resolution to approve the Office Assistant II Job Announcement Bulletin
Attachments: JAB OFFICE ASSISTANT II-MPD
Examinations
9. FPC21091 Resolution to approve the 911-Operator Eligibility List
Unfinished Business
10. FPC20299 Resolution to amend Milwaukee Police Department Community Oriented
Policing policy
Attachments: 003 - COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING Draft
11. FPC21053 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 747- Body Worn
Cameras
Attachments: PUBLIC -CLEAN 747 - BODY WORN CAMERAS
12. FPC21054 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 453- Officer Involved
Deaths and Other Critical Incidents
Attachments: PUBLIC - REDACTED CLEAN 453 - OFFICER-INVOLVED DEATHS AND OTHER CRITICAL IN
13. FPC21056 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Instruction-Sensitive Crimes
Division
Attachments: PUBLIC - ROLL CALL Sensitive Crimes Division SOI
PUBLIC - CLEAN Sensitive Crimes Division SOI
Public Comment PM FPC 21056 SOI SENSITIVE CRIMES DIVISION
Public Comment PM Send FPC 21056 SOI SENSITIVE CRIMES DIVISION Back To Committee
14. FPC21057 Resolution to amend the Organizational Chart for the Milwaukee Police
Department
Attachments: PUBLIC - Clean Re-Org General Order 2020-XX
PUBLIC -Roll Call Re-Org General Order 2020-XX
New Business
15. FPC21093 Resolution to approve the request for a FPC Rule change for Probationary
Period
Attachments: DER Probationary Period Rule Change for 911 Dispatchers and 911 Telecommunicators
City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 3/31/2021
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Agenda - Final April 1, 2021
Fire Department
16. FPC21095 Resolution to approve the appointment to Office Assistant III position
Attachments: MFD Job Description OAIII
MFD OA III Appointment
17. FPC21096 Resolution to approve the updated MFD
Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination Policy
Attachments: MFD Anti-Harassment.Anti-Discrimination NN Update for FPC approval
18. FPC21097 Communication relating to the Disciplinary Action of Heavy Equipment
Operator
Attachments: MFD Disciplinary Action of HEO
Police Department
19. FPC21085 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Police Lieutenant position
Attachments: MPD Lieutenant Promotion
20. FPC21092 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Office Assistant III position
Attachments: Pages from MPD OAIII Promotion 1
21. FPC21087 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Inventory Control Assistant II
position
Attachments: MPD Inventory Control Asst Appointment
22. FPC21099 Resolution to approve the Probation Extension request of a police officer
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 promotion or the probation extension request in the Police Department or the disciplinary action
in the Fire Department, pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(b), Wis. Stat. for the purpose of considering information
pertaining to the dismissal, demotion, licensing or discipline of any public employee, or 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 pursuant to Section
19.85 (1)(f), Wis. Stats. to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories of specific candidates for
employment which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the
reputation of any person referred to in such histories.
The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 3/31/2021
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION Meeting Agenda - Final April 1, 2021
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 706A,
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."
City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 3/31/2021