File also seeks information on the status of the search/hiring process for new chief By Ald. Milele Coggs - Dec 23rd, 2020 12:11 pm
Alderwoman
Milele A. Coggs has introduced legislation seeking information about the legal action taken by former Milwaukee Police Chief
Alfonso Morales against the city in the wake of his demotion in August by the Fire and Police Commission.
The two-part communication file directs the Milwaukee Police Department, the Fire and Police Commission, and the Office of the City Attorney to provide an update to the Common Council on the lawsuit filed by Mr. Morales against the city and a status update of the process for recruiting and hiring a new chief of police.
Morales’ attorney,
William Davidson Monday morning to discuss next steps.
“Quite frankly, the sense that I had, is that (the city) does not want him back as chief, but we are not anywhere near the kind of conversation, with effect to the economics of a potential deal to make the meeting worth continuing,” Gimbel said.
The city’s Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously to demote Morales to the rank of captain, with commissioners leveling several criticisms about Morales, including situations involving Black residents. Morales subsequently retired, sued and requested a judicial review of the decision.
In his ruling Friday, Foley said the entire process was flawed, mentioning the fact that Morales was not allowed to speak during the meeting.