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FPC approves consent items, promotions, appointments and probation-extension actions
Summary
The Fire and Police Commission adopted the consent agenda, approved promotions to emergency communications officer positions, approved 39 police appointments (contingent on remaining clearances), and approved reappointments and a probation-extension action after a closed session.
The Fire and Police Commission approved several personnel-related items at its Nov. 6 meeting.
Consent agenda and promotions
The commission adopted the consent agenda (items FPC212257–FPC212260), covering the Oct. 16 meeting minutes and referral requests for recruitment and eligible lists for several MPD positions.
The commission approved promotions to Emergency Communications Officer 2 for Asha Ali, Bridget Lipscomb, Anja Farren, Kari Rising and Zaina Shaw after staff confirmed the promotions were based on completed training to serve as universal call takers.
Police appointments and reappointments
Commissioners approved a resolution to appoint 39 police officers for a December class; the appointments were described as contingent on any remaining steps such as drug screening. The commission also approved reappointment requests, including former officer Anthony Lloyd and former recruit Shay Rising, by roll-call votes (all recorded as "aye").
Probation extensions and closed session
The commission separated a probation-extension request related to one officer (initials M.T.), approved it by voice vote, and moved into a closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel data for another officer (E.S.). After returning to open session, the commission approved the chief's recommendation regarding officer E.S. (the commission described the action as consistent with department policy to allow probationary officers to serve the full probationary period).
Votes at a glance
- FPC212257–FPC212260 (consent items): adopted by general consent. - Promotion: Emergency Communications Officer 2 (A. Ali; B. Lipscomb; A. Farren; K. Rising; Z. Shaw): approved (voice/roll call as recorded). - FPC212264 (police appointments, 39): approved (voice; contingent on remaining screening). - FPC212266 (reappointment of Anthony Lloyd): approved by roll call (ayes recorded). - FPC212267 (reappointment of Shay Rising): approved by roll call (ayes recorded). - FPC212268 (probation extension matters including E.S. and M.T.): commission approved extension(s) as discussed; one E.S. matter considered after closed session and approved.
Why it matters: The actions fill staffing needs in emergency communications and police ranks and demonstrate routine oversight including use of closed session for personnel matters.
