Milwaukee FPC suspends police chief search
Milwaukee FPC suspends police chief search
The decision to suspend the search comes after the commission twice attempted to vote on a new chief, both times resulting in a tie.
MILWAUKEE - In its first meeting of 2021, The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) on Thursday, Jan. 7 suspended its search for a permanent police chief, Chair Nelson Soler said.
In explaining the decision, Soler said the commission cannot continue to rely on verbal advice from the city attorney s office on whether it can do the search while former Chief Alfonso Morales still has litigation pending.
FPC ties again in vote for new Milwaukee police chief
By Aaron Maybin and FOX6 News Digital Team
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FPC remains deadlocked on Milwaukee police chief decision
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted 3-3 again Thursday night, Dec. 10 for the next Milwaukee police chief.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted 3-3 again Thursday night, Dec. 10 for the next Milwaukee police chief.
The FPC last Thursday, Dec. 3 decided to defer the final vote in the police chief search until Dec. 10. Malik Aziz and Hoyt Mahaley two of the commission s three finalists each received three votes at that time, while a third candidate, Chris Davis, did not receive a vote.