DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAttorney Didn’t Want Inspector General Report Made Public
Publication threatens the city's defense in Morales case argues Spencer.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment
But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFPC should halt selection of new police chief
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson January 4, 2021
Jan 4th, 2021 by Common Council President Cavalier JohnsonMayor Barrett Is Asleep At The Switch
His handling of Fire and Police Commission is just one example of increasingly negligent leadership.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Jordan MoralesJudge Restores Alfonso Morales As Police Chief
Milwaukee has at least two police chiefs at the moment.
Dec 18th, 2020 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 JanneneAvalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep
Committee voted for her without necessary background check.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Backs Leon Todd to Lead FPC
Attorney gets council committee approval to run troubled Fire & Police Commission.
Dec 14th, 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 JanneneShould Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Commission Ties On Next Police Chief
Will meet again on December 10th.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAmanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission
Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission
Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAlders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations
City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneResignations Rock Fire & Police Commission
In process of hiring police chief, the commission is now without an executive director and tie-breaking commissioner.
Oct 30th, 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 JanneneMorales Starts Process To Sue City
Chief filed to retire on August 12th
Aug 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLatinx Community Divided Over Morales’ Exit
Some still support the former police chief, others glad to see him go.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee has an opportunity to usher in lasting change
Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Aug 9th, 2020 by Milwaukee Common CouncilIt’s time for the MPD and FPC to move forward
Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 7, 2020
Aug 7th, 2020 by Common Council President Cavalier JohnsonPolice 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 JanneneMPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal
Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 6, 2020
Aug 6th, 2020 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa