Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

Community Meeting for New FPC Appointee

Community Meeting for New FPC Appointee Krissie Fung To Be Held on Tuesday, January 28

City of Milwaukee Seeking Experienced Police Officers to Join the Milwaukee Police Department

Application deadline December 22, 2024

Arresting Developments: How and why arrests and citizen contacts are declining in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Police Department Statement Regarding Video Release Policy

Joint Statement from the Mayor, FPC and MPD

Attorney Franklyn Gimbel Awarded “Witness to History” Award by the Milwaukee County Historical Society

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

Fire and Police Commission Policies and Standards Committee to Consider Policy Authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to Tow Unregistered Vehicles Engaged in Reckless Driving

Fire and Police Commission has more power than the State Legislature

League of Women Voters Urges Milwaukee FPC Reforms, Community Safety Plan

October 5, 2021

Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett on the Collins Settlement Agreement Report:

Supervisor Goodwin Calls on Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to Suspend Police Chief Search

Fire and Police Commission’s Statement Regarding the Date of Alfonso Morales’ Reinstatement as Chief of Police

Council passes legislation creating the MPD Diversion Task Force

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis March 23, 2021

Committee moves forward key recommendations to tighten FPC records, protocols

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

FPC action to encourage residency for police officers and firefighters a positive for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson January 22, 2021

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Completes FPC Background Investigation

We All Know What “ZIP Code” is Code For

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II,

Ald. Coggs introduces file to seek information on lawsuit filed by former MPD chief

File also seeks information on the status of the search/hiring process for new chief

Joint statement on the nomination of Amanda Avalos to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Public Safety and Health Committee Chair Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

New Use of Force Standard Operating Procedure Reflects Community Desires

Includes items from Eight Can’t Wait police practice reform campaign

Disallowing canines as use of force to go before PS & H Committee

Dysfunction at the FPC is disheartening and infuriating

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa October 9, 2020

Joel Acevedo deserves justice

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 3, 2020

Milwaukee Police Department Decides to Move Forward with the Internal Investigation of the Off-Duty Incident Involving Officer Michael Mattioli

MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020

Milwaukee Police provide an Executive Overview of July 20, 2020 Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission Directives

Milwaukee Police release video detailing the use of chemical agents during six civil disturbance incidents

Tom Barrett Proclaims Monday, August 3rd, 2020, to be Franklyn M. Gimbel & Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Day

ACLU of Wisconsin Comments on Proposed Tear Gas, Pepper Spray Policy Changes, Lawsuit Update in New Requirements for Police Chief Morales

Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission Must Listen to Demands for Change, No Matter Who is in Charge

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Officer Michael Mattioli:

MPD Appreciates FPC’s Decision to Conduct Internal Investigation

The more you know: Officers paid while suspended is standard in Milwaukee

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 15, 2020

Alderman Donovan: Fire and Police Commission dysfunction demands a thorough investigation

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 4, 2019

Mayor Barrett Nominates Griselda Aldrete to be Director of the Fire and Police Commission

Most recently, Aldrete has served as President and CEO of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee.

Attorney Frank Gimbel Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity

The celebration of Frank’s induction took place on Saturday, May 18th at the Pfister Hotel.

Attorney Franklyn Gimbel Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by the Milwaukee Bar Association

Frank started practicing law in 1960 after graduating from Marquette University Law School.

WI Working Families Party endorses Milwaukee County slate for state legislature

Working families champions to build progressive power for county; state residents

Milwaukee Common Council approves historic settlement with ACLU, with sweeping police reforms to end unconstitutional stops and frisks of Black and Latinx people

Agreement would require Milwaukee to overhaul police department policies, training, supervision, accountability, and community engagement

Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens and could bring financial hardship to taxpayers

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 19, 2018

FPC Announces Candidates for Acting/Interim Police Chief

Three candidates from within department

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

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

Flynn will retire, effective February 16th, 2018.

Alderman Murphy and Alderman Pérez encouraged by Chief Flynn and Mayor’s new stance on traffic enforcement policy

Ald. Murphy and Ald. Pérez look forward to further changes being implemented on the roadways to ensure safety.

FPC right to see reform process through for Police Department

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez - September 21, 2017

Standing tall when it counts

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - July 14, 2017

Fire and Police Commission Releases Report on Police Vehicle Pursuits

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

Councilmen opposed to downgrade in preference points for military veterans

News release from Aldermen Bob Donovan and Mark A. Borkowski

Milwaukee Public Schools, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Bucks to announce the return of Midnight Basketball League

Milwaukee Public Schools will host three 10-week Midnight Leagues at Bradley Tech.

Fire and Police Commission Improves Access to Citizen Complaint Process

The Commission has created a new online complaint portal.

ACLU of Wisconsin urges U.S. DOJ representatives to conduct investigation into Milwaukee Police Department practices that matter most to residents

Including phony stops and invasive surveillance

FPC will hold community meeting Tuesday about MPD body cameras

The Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a public meeting in the 6th District tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29) to receive public testimony regarding the implementation and use of body worn cameras by Milwaukee police officers.

For safety and accountability, it’s time to re-make the FPC

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) is a great idea, with increasingly poor results.

DeVougas Elected Chair of City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

The commission is a civilian body which oversees and prescribes general policies, standards, and rules in the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Milwaukee Police Department.

Work needed toward a multifaceted solution to deadly violence

Statement from Alderman Jim Bohl July 7, 2015

Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 1, 2015

Alderman Donovan asks for change in MPD vehicle pursuit policy

Current ‘no chase’ policy is emboldening criminals, Alderman Donovan says

A good cop, and a bad Fire and Police Commission decision

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan March 24, 2015

Public Safety in Milwaukee approaching free-fall

Continued deadly violence and other challenges affecting quality of life

Red Arrow Park decision demonstrates need for additional reforms

Joint Statement from Common Council members Ashanti Hamilton, Russell W. Stamper II, Milele A. Coggs, Willie C. Wade and José G Pérez

Police-community discussion: Acknowledging basic conditions, facts first is vital

Statement from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton December 5, 2014

3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair

Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM

Cutting corners in police hiring may come back to bite us

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 23, 2014

MPD actions further damage public faith

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 15, 2014

FPC nominees to appear at community forum tomorrow

Reappointed Fire and Police Commission member Kathryn A. Hein and new Commission appointee Steven M. DeVougas will take part in a public forum tomorrow (Tuesday, October 22) evening at La Luz del Mundo Family Services, 1570 W. Greenfield Ave.

New Procedure for Strip and Body-Cavity Searches Needs Public Input, Community Groups Say

Letter to Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Urges Open Meetings

Wilson confirmation could be start of better, more open, inclusive and accessible process

I would like to congratulate 6th District resident Anna Wilson on being confirmed today by the Common Council to serve on the Fire and Police Commission.

FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow

For the first time in city history, on Thursday citizens will be able to indirectly ask questions of and comment on an appointee to the Fire and Police Commission.

Council President Hines & Ald. Witkowski to announce process changes for FPC confirmations

11:00 a.m. TODAY, January 17

Supervisor Bowen, Coalition of Organizations, Citizens Applaud Reverse Decision By Fire and Police Comission

Supervisor, Others Call Reversal a Vote for Public Safety

Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments

Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall

Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

I am very disappointed that a mob of angry citizens has apparently persuaded the Fire and Police Commission to reconsider its decision to reinstate Police Officer Richard Schoen.

Supervisor Stamper Calls for Overhaul of Fire and Police Commission

Stamper Urges Election, Not Appointment, of Commission Member

Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent

I am deeply troubled by the Fire and Police Commission’s inexplicable decision Monday to reinstate the employment of Police Officer Richard Schoen, who was fired by Chief Edward Flynn following an excessive force case.

Fire & Police Commission erred in reinstating Officer Schoen

I may not agree with Chief Flynn on everything, but I believe he was right when he chose to fire Police Officer Richard Schoen for excessive force.

Common Council prioritizes televising Fire and Police Commission meetings

The Milwaukee Common Council today approved a motion by immediate adoption that prioritizes Fire and Police Commission meetings among the lineup of programming on City Channel 25.

Pattern and practice of potential police misconduct warrants federal investigation

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Citizens still waiting for answers about illegal strip searches

Other Council members and I have recently been directing our efforts toward learning more about the tragic death in police custody of Derek Williams, and seeking justice for him.

U.S. Attorney’s insight needed in Williams death investigation

We are respectfully requesting that the office of the U.S. Attorney conduct an investigation into the case of Derek Williams, who died last year while in the custody of Milwaukee police.

Alderwoman Coggs seeks word on status of strip search/cavity search investigations

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs sent letters today to Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Fire and Police Commission Executive Director Mike Tobin (both attached) requesting status updates on the investigations into alleged illegal strip searches and body cavity searches by MPD personnel.