FPC POLICIES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 24, 2020
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes - Final
FPC POLICIES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: NELSON SOLER
VICE-CHAIR: EVERETT COCROFT
Commissioners Angela McKenzie, Steven DeVougas, Anna
Wilson, and Fred Crouther
Executive Director: VACANT
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, September 24, 2020 4:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via GoToWebinar. Those wishing to view the
proceedings are encouraged to do at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live
Stream 1.
Present: 4 - Wilson, Cocroft, Soler, Robakowski
Excused: 2 - McKenzie, DeVougas
Those wishing to speak should register to do so at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8275683583492332301
The FPC Policies and Standards Committee will meet on the following items:
1. Public Comment
Dale Bormann - Milwaukee Police Association President
Paul Mozina
Comment(s) by the Public.
2. FPC20258 Resolution to approve July 30, 2020 meeting minutes
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This Fire And Police Resolution was ADOPTED
Aye: 4- Wilson, Cocroft, Soler, and Robakowski
No: 0
Excused: 2- McKenzie, and DeVougas
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3. FPC20234 Communication regarding Milwaukee Police Department's official policy
with the implemented protocols/guidelines to ensure compliance with the
Milwaukee face coverings ordinance
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Everett Cocroft, seconded by Anna Wilson to recommended
this item to the full board.
Roll Call
Commissioner Raymond Robakowski - Aye
Commissioner Anna Wilson - Aye
Commissioner Everett Cocroft - Aye
Chair - Aye
Commissioner Steven DeVougas - Excused
Commissioner Angela McKenzie - Excused
Motion carried.
This Fire and Police Communication was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND
POLICE COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
4. FPC20299 Resolution to amend Milwaukee Police Department Community Oriented
Policing policy
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Commissioner Robakowski questioned Acting Chief Brunson on whether there will be
continued meetings with the Community Collaborative Commission regarding this
policy.
Acting Chief Michael J. Brunson confirmed an upcoming meeting with the Community
Collaborative Commission scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2020.
This item was held in committee until the meetings with the Milwaukee Police
Department and Community Collaborative Commission continue and there is a
community at large agreement to what this policy shall be.
This Fire And Police Resolution was HELD IN COMMISSION
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5. FPC20176 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 453 - Officer
Involved Death and Other Critical Incidents
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Raymond Robakowski, seconded by Anna Wilson to
recommend this item to the full board with the modifications stated by the Union on
Section 453. 55 and Section 453.60 to allow Union access to their members.
Roll Call
Commissioner Everett Cocroft - Aye
Commissioner Anna Wilson - Aye
Commissioner Raymond Robakowski - Aye
Chair - Aye
Motion carried.
.
This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
6. FPC20205 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 460 - Use of Force
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Raymond Robakowski, seconded by Anna Wilson for this
committee to convene in closed session to consider this item pursuant to Section
19.85 (1) (d) Wis. Stats. to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention, and
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.
This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
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7. FPC20206 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 910 - Civil
Disturbance and Crowd Management
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Raymond Robakowski, seconded by Anna Wilson to
recommend this item to the full board.
Roll Call
Commissioner Cocroft - Nay
Commissioner Robakowski - Aye
Commissioner Wilson - Aye
Chair - Aye
Motion carried.
Commissioner Everett Cocroft reiterated his proposal to change the use of tear gas
against peaceful protesters and he still stands with his proposed change to Standard
Operating Procedure 910 - Civil Disturbance and Crowd Management.
This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
8. FPC20235 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 265 - Open
Records
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Raymond Robakowski, seconded by Everett Cocroft to
recommend this item to the full board.
Roll Call
Commissioner Cocroft - Aye
Commissioner Wilson - Aye
Commissioner Robakowski - Aye
Chair - Aye
Motion carried.
This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
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9. FPC20319 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 500 - Personnel
Evaluations
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Acting Chief Michael J. Brunson provided a highlight on Standard Operating Procedure
500 - Personnel Evaluations. This standard operating procedure was changed to:
- Correspond with the new requirements from the City of Milwaukee Department of
Employee Relations to implement a state interview process for civilian members that is
now required for all civilian city employees
- Updates references to the sworn personnel evaluations so, policy matches practice
as we are now using excel forms for the annual performance evaluations instead of the
E Performance Software that the Milwaukee Police Department used to use
-Added and create a state interview for questionnaire for civilians that is based on
allotted form by the Department of Employee Relations
A motion was made by Raymond Robakowski, seconded by Anna Wilson to
recommend this item to the full board.
Roll Call
Commissioner Everett Cocroft - Aye
Commissioner Anna Wilson - Aye
Commissioner Robakowski - Aye
Chair - Aye
Motion carried.
This Fire And Police Resolution was REFERRED TO to the FIRE AND POLICE
COMMISSION due back on 9/24/2020
Motion to Adjourn
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East
Wells Street, pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(d) Wis. Stats. to consider strategy for crime detection or
prevention, and 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.
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In the event that members of the Fire and Police Commission who are not members of this committee
attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Fire and Police
Commission or any of the following committees: Testing and Recruiting, Policies and Standards,
Research, Complaints and/or Discipline. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on
whether the presence of one or more of the Fire and Police Commission members results in a quorum
or negative quorum of the Fire and Police Commission or any of the above committees, and, if there is
a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that
committee's realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other
than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting.
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.
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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
FPC POLICIES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: NELSON SOLER
VICE-CHAIR: EVERETT COCROFT
Commissioners Angela McKenzie, Steven DeVougas, Ray
Robakowski, and Anna Wilson
Executive Director: Griselda Aldrete
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, September 24, 2020 4:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-B
This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted via GoToWebinar. Those wishing to view the
proceedings are encouraged to do at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel and use Live Stream 1.
Those wishing to speak should register to do so at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8275683583492332301
The FPC Policies and Standards Committee will meet on the following items:
1. Public Comment
Comment(s) by the Public.
2. FPC20258 Resolution to approve July 30, 2020 meeting minutes
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. FPC20234 Communication regarding Milwaukee Police Department's official policy
with the implemented protocols/guidelines to ensure compliance with the
Milwaukee face coverings ordinance
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. FPC20299 Resolution to amend Milwaukee Police Department Community Oriented
Policing policy
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. FPC20176 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 453 - Officer Involved
Death and Other Critical Incidents
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. FPC20205 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 460 - Use of Force
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. FPC20206 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 910 - Civil
Disturbance and Crowd Management
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. FPC20235 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 265 - Open Records
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. FPC20319 Resolution to amend Standard Operating Procedure 500 - Personnel
Evaluations
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Motion to Adjourn
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session in City Hall, room 301-B, 200 East Wells
Street, pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(d) Wis. Stats. to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention, and
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.
In the event that members of the Fire and Police Commission who are not members of this committee attend
this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Fire and Police Commission or
any of the following committees: Testing and Recruiting, Policies and Standards, Research, Complaints and/or
Discipline. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of
the Fire and Police Commission members results in a quorum or negative quorum of the Fire and Police
Commission or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any
agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee's realm of authority. In the event that a
simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous
meeting.
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.
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