FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 21, 2021
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
Edward Fallone – Chair
Everett Cocroft – Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Everett Cocroft,
Amanda Avalos, Joan Kessler, Edward Fallone, and LaNelle
Ramey
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, October 21, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session- Amended Agenda
Item 22 FPC21351 and Item 29 FPC21350 added
Present: 6 - Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, Ramey
Excused: 1 - Wilson
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/3oUYx13
Meeting commenced at 5:30 p.m.
1. Comment(s) by the Public:
1. Paul Mozina
2. ReBecca Burrell
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21323 Resolution to approve the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
3. FPC21324 Resolution to rescind the appointment of Community Service Officer
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
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4. FPC21331 Resolution to approve the recruitment request for the Police Services
Specialist- Investigator position
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
5. FPC21332 Resolution to approve the Police District Administrative Assistant Job
Announcement Bulletin
This Fire and Police Resolution was ADOPTED by general consent
New Business
6. FPC21346 Communication from the Crime and Justice Institute regarding the Collins
Settlement Agreement
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
7. FPC21337 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
This Fire and Police Communication was PLACED ON FILE
8. FPC21336 Resolution to approve the new classification request for the Police Risk
Manager position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
9. FPC21338 Resolution to create Standard Operating Procedure 004-Whistleblower
Protection
A motion was made by LaNell Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be REFERRED TO the FPC POLICIES AND
STANDARDS COMMITTEE which will meet on 11/9/2021. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
10. FPC21339 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 150 - Court
Procedures
A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be REFERRED TO the FPC POLICIES AND
STANDARDS COMMITTEE which will meet on 11/9/2021. This motion
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PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
11. FPC21340 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 710 -
Victim/Witness Rights and Assistance
A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be REFERRED TO the FPC POLICIES AND
STANDARDS COMMITTEE which will meet on 11/9/2021. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
12. FPC21341 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 743 - National
Integrated Ballistics Information Network Program
A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be REFERRED TO the FPC POLICIES AND
STANDARDS COMMITTEE which will meet on 11/9/2021. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
13. FPC21342 Resolution to amend Draw of Funds Standard Operating Instruction
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
14. FPC21343 Resolution to amend Evidence Vehicle Processing Standard Operating
Instruction
A motion was made by Joan Kessler, seconded by Fred Crouther, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
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Excused: 1- Wilson
15. FPC21344 Resolution to amend Marine Operations - Harbor Patrol Standard
Operating Instructions
A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
16. FPC21345 Resolution to amend Public Safety Cadet Program Standard Operating
Instruction
A motion was made by Joan Kessler, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Fire Department
17. FPC21333 Resolution to amend FPC Rule V, Section 1 to add the position of Fire
Captain - Recruitment Director and classify that position as exempt from
competitive examination
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that
action on this Fire and Police Resolution be DEFERRED until the FIRE AND
POLICE COMMISSION Regular meeting on 11/18/2021. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
18. FPC21347 Resolution to amend FPC Rule V, Section 1 to add the positions of Fire
Captain (EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator), Fire
Captain (EMS Education Coordinator), and Fire Lieutenant (EMS
Technical Resource Specialist) and classify those positions as exempt
from competitive examination
A motion was made by Joan Kessler, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that action
on this Fire and Police Resolution be DEFERRED until the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION Regular meeting on 11/18/2021. This motion PREVAILED by the
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following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
19. FPC21348 Resolution to amend FPC Fule V, Section 1 to add the positions of Fire
Captain (MIH Program Manager), Fire Lieutenant (MIH Program
Supervisor), Fire Paramedic (MIH Program Operations Coordinator) and
Fire Captain (Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative Supervisor) and
classify those positions as exempt from competitive examination
A motion was made by LaNelle Ramey, seconded by Amanda Avalos, that
action on this Fire and Police Resolution be DEFERRED until the FIRE AND
POLICE COMMISSION Regular meeting on 11/18/2021. This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
20. FPC21334 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Program Assistant III position
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Edward Fallone to strike
this item from the agenda as the candidate is no longer interested in this
position and will remain in her current position. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
21. FPC21335 Resolution to extend the temporary appointment of the TeleStaff position
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
22. FPC21351 Resolution to approve the request from the Milwaukee Fire Department
for a classification /market study for the positions of 911 Dispatcher, 911
Telecommunicator, and Fire Dispatcher-Senior
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
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vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Police Department
23. FPC21325 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Forensic Investigator position
(3)
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
24. FPC21326 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Facilities Manager 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: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
25. FPC21327 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Grant Compliance Manager
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: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
26. FPC21328 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Police District
Administrative Assistant position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
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No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
27. FPC21329 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Police Services
Specialist-Investigator position
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by LaNelle Ramey, that this
Fire and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
28. FPC21330 Resolution to approve the reappointment to the 911 Dispatcher 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: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
29. FPC21350 Resolution to approve the request from the Milwaukee Police Department
for a classification/market study for the positions of 911 Dispatcher and
911 Telecommunicator
A motion was made by Fred Crouther, seconded by Joan Kessler, that this Fire
and Police Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Avalos, Fallone, Cocroft, Crouther, Kessler, and Ramey
No: 0
Excused: 1- Wilson
Motion to Adjourn
Fred Crouther motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Everett Cocroft. All in favor.
None opposed. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 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, promotions, reappointment, or appointment rescission in the Police
Department or the temporary appointment extension or promotion 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, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f) Wis. Stats. to consider financial, medical, social or
personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific
personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons 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 or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.
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
Edward Fallone – Chair
Everett Cocroft – Vice-Chair
Commissioners Ann Wilson, Fred Crouther, Everett Cocroft,
Amanda Avalos, Joan Kessler, Edward Fallone, and LaNelle
Ramey
Executive Director: Leon Todd (414) 286-5000
Program Assistant I: Elizabeth Moore (414) 286-5185
Fax: (414) 286-5050, Email: fpc@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, October 21, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
Regular Session- Amended Agenda
Item 22 FPC21351 and Item 29 FPC21350 added
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/3oUYx13
1. Comment(s) by the Public.
Consent Agenda
2. FPC21323 Resolution to approve the October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
3. FPC21324 Resolution to rescind the appointment of Community Service Officer
Attachments: FPC Rescind CSO Appt - Bauldin
4. FPC21331 Resolution to approve the recruitment request for the Police Services
Specialist- Investigator position
Attachments: MPD PSSI Recruitment Request
5. FPC21332 Resolution to approve the Police District Administrative Assistant Job
Announcement Bulletin
Attachments: POLICE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JAB
New Business
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6. FPC21346 Communication from the Crime and Justice Institute regarding the Collins
Settlement Agreement
Attachments: FPC City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement
7. FPC21337 Communication from the FPC Executive Director on department
operations
Attachments: FPC Board update report 10.21.21 Final
8. FPC21336 Resolution to approve the new classification request for the Police Risk
Manager position
Attachments: DER Job Eval Report- MPD Police Risk Manager
9. FPC21338 Resolution to create Standard Operating Procedure 004-Whistleblower
Protection
Attachments: PUBLIC - 004 - Whistleblower Protection
10. FPC21339 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 150 - Court
Procedures
Attachments: PUBLIC - REDACTED CLEAN 150 - COURT PROCEDURES
PUBLIC - REDACTED ROLL CALL 150 - COURT PROCEDURES
11. FPC21340 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 710 - Victim/Witness
Rights and Assistance
Attachments: PUBLIC - CLEAN 710 - VICTIM WITNESS RIGHTS AND ASSISTANCE
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL 710 - VICTIM WITNESS RIGHTS AND ASSISTANCE
12. FPC21341 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 743 - National
Integrated Ballistics Information Network Program
Attachments: PUBLIC - REDACTED CLEAN 743 - NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTICS INFORMATION NE
PUBLIC - REDACTED ROLL CALL 743 - NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTICS INFORMATIO
13. FPC21342 Resolution to amend Draw of Funds Standard Operating Instruction
14. FPC21343 Resolution to amend Evidence Vehicle Processing Standard Operating
Instruction
15. FPC21344 Resolution to amend Marine Operations - Harbor Patrol Standard
Operating Instructions
Attachments: PUBLIC - REDACTED CLEAN Marine Operations Harbol Patrol Unit SOI
PUBLIC - REDACTED ROLL CALL Marine Operations Harbol Patrol Unit SOI
16. FPC21345 Resolution to amend Public Safety Cadet Program Standard Operating
Instruction
Attachments: PSC - MOU draft_Jan2021 (GenericTemplate)
PUBLIC - CLEAN Public Safety Cadet Program SOI
PUBLIC - ROLL CALL Public Safety Cadet Program SOI
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Fire Department
17. FPC21333 Resolution to amend FPC Rule V, Section 1 to add the position of Fire
Captain - Recruitment Director and classify that position as exempt from
competitive examination
Attachments: Exemption Request for Fire Captain-Recruitment Director
CS-25 Recruitment Director 0921
18. FPC21347 Resolution to amend FPC Rule V, Section 1 to add the positions of Fire
Captain (EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator), Fire Captain
(EMS Education Coordinator), and Fire Lieutenant (EMS Technical
Resource Specialist) and classify those positions as exempt from
competitive examination
Attachments: CS-25 EMS CQI Coordinator 0921
CS-25 EMS Education Coordinator 0921
CS-25 EMS Technical Resource Specialist 0921
Exemption Request for MFD EMSD
19. FPC21348 Resolution to amend FPC Fule V, Section 1 to add the positions of Fire
Captain (MIH Program Manager), Fire Lieutenant (MIH Program
Supervisor), Fire Paramedic (MIH Program Operations Coordinator) and
Fire Captain (Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative Supervisor) and
classify those positions as exempt from competitive examination
Attachments: CS-25 MIH Program Manager 0921
CS-25 MIH Program Operations Coordinator 0921
CS-25 MIH Program Supervisor 0921
CS-25 MORI Supervisor 0921
Exemption Request for MFD MIH Program
20. FPC21334 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Program Assistant III position
Attachments: MFD Job Description for PA III
MFD PA III Appointment-TS
21. FPC21335 Resolution to extend the temporary appointment of the TeleStaff position
Attachments: Extension to Temp. Appointment of TeleStaff position
22. FPC21351 Resolution to approve the request from the Milwaukee Fire Department for
a classification /market study for the positions of 911 Dispatcher, 911
Telecommunicator, and Fire Dispatcher-Senior
Attachments: Classification Request Form 911 Dispatchers and Fire Dispatchers - Senior
CS-25 911 Dispatcher 0221
CS-25 Fire Dispatcher - Senior 0221
Dispatchers and Seniors 1021
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Police Department
23. FPC21325 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Forensic Investigator position
(3)
Attachments: MPD FI Promotions (3)
24. FPC21326 Resolution to approve the promotion to the Facilities Manager position
Attachments: MPD FM Promotion - MP
25. FPC21327 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Grant Compliance Manager
position
Attachments: MPD GC Mgr Appointment - KK
26. FPC21328 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Police District Administrative
Assistant position
Attachments: MPD PDAA Appointment - YY
27. FPC21329 Resolution to approve the appointment to the Police Services
Specialist-Investigator position
Attachments: MPD PSSI Appointment - BS
28. FPC21330 Resolution to approve the reappointment to the 911 Dispatcher position
Attachments: MPD Reappointment - 911 Dispatcher JJ
29. FPC21350 Resolution to approve the request from the Milwaukee Police Department
for a classification/market study for the positions of 911 Dispatcher and
911 Telecommunicator
Attachments: MPD Classification and Study Request - 911 Dispatcher and 911 Telecommunicator
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, promotions, reappointment, or appointment rescission in the Police Department or
the temporary appointment extension or promotion 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, or pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(f)
Wis. Stats. to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons,
preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons
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 or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.
The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
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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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