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Committee holds request to fill five MPD sergeant positions amid questions about rank allocation and pipeline

Milwaukee Common Council Finance & Personnel Committee · October 29, 2025
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Summary

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted 4-1 to hold a request to fill five Milwaukee Police Department sergeant positions while members seek detail on the promotion pipeline, vacancy distribution and budget impact for sworn strength under state requirements.

The Finance & Personnel Committee on Oct. 29 temporarily held a request to fill five Milwaukee Police Department sergeant positions after members asked for more detail about vacancies across ranks and the promotion pipeline.

"So we do have a referral list for the police sergeants," Meryl Simmons, speaking for the department, said when…

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