FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 17, 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
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, June 17, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Amended Agenda Regular Session
Amended Agenda FPC21208 Added (June 16, 2021 at 7:49am)
Present: 5 - Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, Wilson
Excused: 1 - McKenzie
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/3foxJ3Z
Meeting commenced at: 5:34 p.m.
1. Comment(s) by the Public.
1. Paul Mozina
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21180 Resolution to approve the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
3. FPC21181 Resolution to approve the request for the Help Desk Specialist II
Examination and Eligibility List
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
4. FPC21182 Resolution to approve the request for the HVAC Maintenance Technician
Examination and Eligibility List
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This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
5. FPC21183 Resolution to approve the MPD-Technical Writer Eligibility List
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
6. FPC21199 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 115-Crimes Against the Elderly
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
7. FPC21200 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 240-Eyewitness Identification Procedures
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
8. FPC21201 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 430-Parking Enforcement
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
9. FPC21202 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 485-Traffic Related Duties
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
10. FPC21203 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 030-Written Department Directives
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
11. FPC21204 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Procedure 002-Law Enforcement Officer Safety
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
12. FPC21205 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Instruction-Mounted Patrol
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
13. FPC21206 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard
Operating Instruction MacArthur Non-Violent Misdemeanor Book and
Release Program
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
New Business
14. FPC21207 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
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This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
15. FPC21208 Resolution to amend the composition of the appellate panel for appeals
related to psychological evaluations and to establish additional
procedures for those appeals
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Fred Crouther, to approve
the request, as stated in the attached memorandum from the FPC Executive
Director, to amend the composition of the appellate panel for appeals related
to psychological evaluations and to establish additional procedures for those
appeals. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
Fire Department
16. FPC21190 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Assistant Fire Chief position
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
17. FPC21191 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Deputy Chief position
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
18. FPC21192 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Battalion Chief position
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
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19. FPC21193 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Fire Captain position (2)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
20. FPC21194 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Fire Lieutenant position (3)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
21. FPC21195 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Heavy Equipment Operator
position (3)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
22. FPC21196 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Information Technology
Support Specialist-Sr. position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
23. FPC21197 Resolution to approve the appointments to the 911 Dispatcher position
(2)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
24. FPC21198 Resolution to approve the temporary appointment to the Functional
Applications Analyst-Sr. position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
Police Department
25. FPC21184 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Police Lieutenant position
(3)
A motion was made by Anna Wilson, seconded by Fred Crouther, to hold this
item in commission until the next regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2021.
Amanda Avalos moved to amend the motion to allow additional consideration
of this item at the next executive meeting scheduled for July 1, 2021. Anna
Wilson accepted the amendment. The amended motion was seconded by
Everett Cocroft. The amended motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
26. FPC21185 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Police Sergeant position (3)
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, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
27. FPC21186 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Police Facilities Assistant
Manger position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
28. FPC21187 Resolution to approve the promotion without examination to the Teller
position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
29. FPC21188 Resolution to approve the appointments to the 911 Telecommunicator
position (19)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Everett Cocroft, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
30. FPC21189 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Office Assistant position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Avalos, Cocroft, Crouther, Soler, and Wilson
No: 0
Excused: 1- McKenzie
Motion to Adjourn
Fred Crouther motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Anna Wilson. None
opposed. All in favor. The motion carried.
Adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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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 or promotions in the Police Department or the appointments or
promotions in the Fire 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 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."
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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, June 17, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Amended Agenda Regular Session
Amended Agenda FPC21208 Added (June 16, 2021 at 7:49am)
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/3foxJ3Z
1. Comment(s) by the Public.
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21180 Resolution to approve the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
3. FPC21181 Resolution to approve the request for the Help Desk Specialist II
Examination and Eligibility List
Attachments: MPD HDSPII Exam & EL Request (FPC21181)
4. FPC21182 Resolution to approve the request for the HVAC Maintenance Technician
Examination and Eligibility List
Attachments: MPD HVAC Maintenance Tech. Recruitment EL Request
5. FPC21183 Resolution to approve the MPD-Technical Writer Eligibility List
6. FPC21199 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 115-Crimes Against the Elderly
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 115 - CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY
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PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 115 - CRIMES AGAINST THE ELDERLY
7. FPC21200 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 240-Eyewitness Identification Procedures
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 240 - EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 240 - EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES
8. FPC21201 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 430-Parking Enforcement
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 430 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 430 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT
9. FPC21202 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 485-Traffic Related Duties
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 485 - TRAFFIC RELATED DUTIES
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 485 - TRAFFIC RELATED DUTIES
10. FPC21203 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 030-Written Department Directives
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 030 - WRITTEN DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES
PUBLIC -ROLL CALL 030 - WRITTEN DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES
11. FPC21204 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Procedure 002-Law Enforcement Officer Safety
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 002 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SAFETY ACT - HR 218
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 002 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SAFETY ACT - HR 218
12. FPC21205 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Instruction-Mounted Patrol
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN Mounted Patrol Unit SOI
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL Mounted Patrol Unit SOI
13. FPC21206 Resolution to administratively approve amendments to Standard Operating
Instruction MacArthur Non-Violent Misdemeanor Book and Release
Program
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN Macarthur Non-Violent Misdemeanor Book and Release Program SOI
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL Macarthur Non-Violent Misdemeanor Book and Release Program SOI
New Business
14. FPC21207 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
Attachments: FPC Board update report 6.17.21 Final
15. FPC21208 Resolution to amend the composition of the appellate panel for appeals
related to psychological evaluations and to establish additional procedures
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for those appeals
Attachments: Memo to FPC Board regarding psych appeals
Fire Department
16. FPC21190 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Assistant Fire Chief position
Attachments: Rivard AC 062721
Rivard Support Ltr
17. FPC21191 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Deputy Chief position
Attachments: JonesTravis DC 062721
JonesTravis Support Ltr
18. FPC21192 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Battalion Chief position
Attachments: Hargarten BC 062721
Hargarten Support Ltr
19. FPC21193 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Fire Captain position (2)
Attachments: Miller and Simon Promo Leter
20. FPC21194 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Fire Lieutenant position (3)
Attachments: Emmrich and Biesboer 0621
ThompsonJ Cont WV 062721
21. FPC21195 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Heavy Equipment Operator
position (3)
Attachments: Hart, Holley, Spiewak 060921
22. FPC21196 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Information Technology
Support Specialist-Sr. position
Attachments: Job Description IT Support Specialist - Senior 0421
Peterson ITSSSR Appt 062821
23. FPC21197 Resolution to approve the appointments to the 911 Dispatcher position (2)
Attachments: Appoint FDs 071221
24. FPC21198 Resolution to approve the temporary appointment to the Functional
Applications Analyst-Sr. position
Attachments: Job Descrirption Functional Appl Analyst - Senior 1020
Temp Appt FAASR (JP)
Police Department
25. FPC21184 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Police Lieutenant position (3)
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Attachments: MPD Police Lieutenant Promotions (3 positions)
Regarding Sgt. S. Edwards
26. FPC21185 Resolution to approve the promotions to the Police Sergeant position (3)
Attachments: MPD Police Sergeant Promotions (3 positions) (FPC21185)
27. FPC21186 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Police Facilities Assistant
Manger position
Attachments: MPD PFAM Promotion (MP) (FPC21186)
28. FPC21187 Resolution to approve the promotion without examination to the Teller
position
Attachments: MPD Teller Promotion (AB) (FPC21187)
29. FPC21188 Resolution to approve the appointments to the 911 Telecommunicator
position (19)
Attachments: MPD 911 Telecommunicator Appointments (19 positions)
30. FPC21189 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Office Assistant position
Attachments: MPD Appointment - OAII (AA) (FPC21189)
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 or promotions in the Police Department or the appointments or promotions in the
Fire 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 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."
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