Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Fire and Police Commission discussed the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by the Milwaukee Police Department, with public comment largely opposing their use due to privacy concerns and potential misuse. The department presented on new auditing functions and safeguards implemented to ensure appropriate use of ALPRs. The commission also approved several promotions and appointments within the Fire and Police Departments and extended the police sergeant eligible list.

About this meeting

Government Body
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Type
Public Safety Committee
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Meeting Date
May 7, 2026

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Comment(s) by the Public.Item 1

Comment(s) by the Public.

ConsentItem 2

FPC212500 Resolution relating to the April 16, 2026, meeting minutes

Attachments: 260416 FPC EXEC MM - DRAFT 260416 FPC REG MM - DRAFT

ConsentItem 3

FPC212501 Resolution relating to the appointment to the Police District Administrative Assistant position within the Milwaukee Police Department

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD APPT PDAA (AH)

ConsentItem 4

FPC212502 Resolution relating to the Job Announcement Bulletin for the Carpenter 4 position within the Milwaukee Fire Department

Attachments: PUBLIC MFD JAB CARPENTER 4

ConsentItem 5

FPC212503 Resolution relating to the Job Announcement Bulletin for the Crime Scene Supervisor position within the Milwaukee Police Department

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD JAB CSS

ConsentItem 6

FPC212504 Resolution relating to the Job Announcement Bulletin for the IT Project Coordinator position within the Milwaukee Police Department

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD JAB IT PROJ COORD

ConsentItem 7

FPC212505 Resolution relating to the eligible list for the Building Maintenance Supervisor position within the Milwaukee Police Department

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD EL BLDG MAINT SVR

ExaminationsItem 8

FPC212506 Resolution relating to the extension of the Police Sergeant eligible list

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD REQ TO EXTEND EL SGT

ExaminationsItem 9

FPC212507 Resolution relating to the approval of the Fire Cadet eligible list for the Milwaukee Fire Department

New BusinessItem 10

FPC212508 Resolution relating to Common Council File No. 251663 - Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 460 - Use of Force

Attachments: PUBLIC LEGISLATION DETAILS (WITH TEXT)

New BusinessItem 11

FPC212509 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)

Attachments: PUBLIC - FLOCK LTR

New BusinessItem 12

FPC212510 Communication from FPC staff relating to the minimum requirements regarding discipline for the Police Sergeant position

New BusinessItem 13

FPC212511 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions

Attachments: PUBLIC REDACTED CLEAN 263 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC REDACTED CLEAN 670 - BOMB THREATS SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE PUBLIC REDACTED ROLL CALL 670 - BOMB THREATS SUSPICIOUS PACK PUBLIC ROLL CALL 263 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ROLL CALL 467 - CONDUCTED ENERGY WEAPON PUBLIC ROLL CALL 475 - MILITARY DEPLOYMENT - REINTEGRATION PUBLIC ROLL CALL Police Chaplaincy SOI PUBLIC CLEAN 467 - CONDUCTED ENERGY WEAPON PUBLIC CLEAN 475 - MILITARY DEPLOYMENT - REINTEGRATION PUBLIC CLEAN Police Chaplaincy SOI PUBLIC Memorandum SOPs SOIs Regular FPC Bd Mtg 5-7-2026

Department of Emergency CommunicationsItem 14

FPC212512 Resolution relating to the extensions of the probationary period for the Emergency Communications Officer I position (5)

Department of Emergency CommunicationsItem 15

FPC212513 Resolution relating to the extensions of the probationary period for the Emergency Communications Officer III position (3)

Fire DepartmentItem 16

FPC212515 Resolution relating to the promotion without examination to the Vehicle Operations Training Coordinator position

Attachments: PUBLIC MFD PROMO VOTC LTR (JK)

Fire DepartmentItem 17

FPC212516 Resolution relating to the promotion without examination to the Vehicle Operations Instructor position

Attachments: PUBLIC MFD PROMO VOINS LTR (MB)

Fire DepartmentItem 18

FPC212517 Resolution relating to the appointment to the Performance and Training Physical Therapist position

Attachments: PUBLIC MFD PROMO PTPT LTR (SB)

Fire DepartmentItem 19

FPC212518 Resolution relating to the revising of the sworn positions within the EMS Division

Attachments: PUBLIC MFD SWORN DISCR LTR EMS DIV

Police DepartmentItem 20

FPC212519 Resolution relating to the promotions to the Police Lieutenant position (4)

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD PROMO LT LTR (4)

Police DepartmentItem 21

FPC212520 Resolution relating to the promotions to the Police Sergeant position (5)

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD PROMO SGT LTR (5)

Police DepartmentItem 22

FPC212521 Resolution relating to the promotion without examination to the Media Producer position

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD PROMO MP LTR (SM)

Police DepartmentItem 23

FPC212522 Resolution relating to the promotions to the Crime Scene Investigator II position (8)

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (DW) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (JB) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (TK) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (CW) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (AD) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (AW) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (EM) PUBLIC MPD PROMO CSI II LTR (MA)

Police DepartmentItem 24

FPC212523 Resolution relating to the promotion to the Police Forensic Services Manager position

Attachments: PUBLIC MPD PROMO PFSM LTR (CA)

Motion to Adjourn

Motion to Adjourn