Everett Cocroft, a member of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.
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Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board
City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneBree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission
Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions
Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC
Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneJeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police
Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey JannenePolice Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves Morales Settlement
Former chief will get $500,000 and now a finalist for job in Dane County suburb.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMorales Payout Rises Still Higher
City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Okays Huge Change in FPC Board
Majority of Fire & Police commissioners who voted to demote Chief Morales have now been replaced.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters
Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLipski Appointed Fire Chief For One Year
Fire & Police Commission could open up internal search process next year.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee FPC Bans All Chokeholds
Commission scraps policy allowing chokeholds in deadly force situations when "all other options and tactics" are exhausted.
May 7th, 2021 by Megan HartFPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneJeffrey Norman Will Serve as Acting Police Chief
Once a finalist to be permanent chief, Norman will serve on interim basis.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNew MPD Policy Bans Most Chokeholds, Adds “I Can’t Breathe” Rule
Changes reflect national "Eight Can't Wait" reform effort.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCommission Ties Again on Picking Milwaukee’s Next Police Chief
Mahaley or Aziz? Commission still can't decide.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Commission Ties On Next Police Chief
Will meet again on December 10th.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Changes Process for Hiring Police Chief
Six finalists to be interviewed in private and public will be able to question three finalists.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSpecial Meeting in Police Chief Search Results in “Chaos”
Chair calls executive director out of order repeatedly, then another commissioner calls chair a dictator.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JannenePolice Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted
Accused of unbecoming behavior and lying. Morales' attorney says it's a ploy to distract from problems at commission.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEthics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Commissioner Blasts Tear Gas Use
Police Chief Alfonso Morales says "the media" makes it seem like they used it more than they did.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Rob MentzerFire & Police Commission Okays Probe
To investigate leak of police department video. But who will do investigation and how will it be funded?
Feb 10th, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtChief Morales Reappointed for Four Years
Commission grants police chief a full term, requires public meeting, reports.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Milwaukee Police Association Calls for Milwaukee Fire & Police Commissioner Steven DeVougas to Resign
 
Dec 17th, 2019 by Milwaukee Police AssociationFPC Fumbles Police Residency Points
Months of confused meetings fail to pass residency points for police promotions.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Commission Is Too Lax
It has statutory authority to oversee Police Department’s operations, but isn’t doing so.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Paul MozinaCouncil Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneGwen Connolly continues to garner endorsements in race for Branch 44
She has previously announced the endorsement of hundreds of judges, attorneys, elected officials, and community leaders.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Gwen Connolly