City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

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FPC Seeks Community Input on Police Officer Recruitment at its Thursday, November 9, 2023, Meeting
Notice of Community Meeting for Miriam Horwitz – Appointee to the City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Fire and Police Commission Publishes its 2021 Annual Report
Fire and Police Commission to Hold Virtual Community Meeting for Consideration of the Reappointment of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski
Fire and Police Commission Extends Application Deadline for Police Officer Recruitment to Friday, April, 1, 2022
Fire and Police Commission to Hold Virtual Community Meeting for Consideration of the Reappointment of Fire Chief Aaron Lipski
Notice of Community Meeting for Appointee to the City of Milwaukee Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Notice of Community Meeting for Appointee to the City of Milwaukee Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Fire and Police Commission Policies and Standards Committee to Consider Policy Authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to Tow Unregistered Vehicles Engaged in Reckless Driving
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners to Consider Policy Authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to Tow Unregistered Vehicles Engaged in Reckless Driving
Fire and Police Commission’s Statement Regarding the Date of Alfonso Morales’ Reinstatement as Chief of Police
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Candidates Listening Session
FPC to Vote on Chief of Police Appointment
Press Release

FPC to Vote on Chief of Police Appointment

The Board will consider and vote on the appointment of Alfonso Morales to the position of Chief of Police for the City of Milwaukee for a period of time ending January 7, 2020.

Assistant Chief James Harpole Withdraws Candidacy for Acting/Interim MPD Chief
Press Release

Assistant Chief James Harpole Withdraws Candidacy for Acting/Interim MPD Chief

The board members and staff of the FPC have reluctantly accepted this news and wish to thank Assistant Chief Harpole for his over 30 years of service to our community.

FPC to Hold an MPD Acting/Interim Chief Candidate Forum
Press Release

FPC to Hold an MPD Acting/Interim Chief Candidate Forum

The event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Mexican Fiesta Headquarters located at 2997 S. 20th Street.

FPC Announces Candidates for Acting/Interim Police Chief
Press Release

FPC Announces Candidates for Acting/Interim Police Chief

Three candidates from within department

FPC launches Milwaukee Collaborative Reform Initiative Community Feedback Portal
Press Release

FPC launches Milwaukee Collaborative Reform Initiative Community Feedback Portal

The FPC and MPD are committed to continuing the community conversation started during the US DOJ Collaborative Review process.

FPC Process for the Selection of the MPD Interim Chief
Press Release

FPC Process for the Selection of the MPD Interim Chief

The person selected in this process will serve on a waiver basis until a permanent Chief is selected for a renewable term of office consistent with City of Milwaukee Code and State Law.

Fire & Police Commission Response to Chief Flynn Retirement Announcement
Press Release

Fire & Police Commission Response to Chief Flynn Retirement Announcement

Flynn will retire, effective February 16th, 2018.

Public Safety Hiring and the 2018 City Budget
Press Release

Public Safety Hiring and the 2018 City Budget

There will continue to be entry-level hiring for all public safety positions.

New MPD Vehicle Pursuit Policy in Effect Today
Press Release

New MPD Vehicle Pursuit Policy in Effect Today

The policy revisions allow Milwaukee Police to pursue fleeing vehicles that have been engaged in criminally reckless driving and those involved in drug dealing.

Fire and Police Commission Releases Report on Police Vehicle Pursuits
Press Release

Fire and Police Commission Releases Report on Police Vehicle Pursuits

There were 306 vehicle pursuits in 2016, the most recorded since 2002.

The Fire and Police Commission is Accepting Applications for the Position of Police Officer
Press Release

The Fire and Police Commission is Accepting Applications for the Position of Police Officer

The current annual starting salary is $57,291.18 (upon academy graduation).

The Fire and Police Commission is Accepting Applications for the Position of Community Service Officer
Press Release

The Fire and Police Commission is Accepting Applications for the Position of Community Service Officer

The CSO is a civilian employee position who supports basic police operations

Fire and Police Commission Improves Access to Citizen Complaint Process
Press Release

Fire and Police Commission Improves Access to Citizen Complaint Process

The Commission has created a new online complaint portal.