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Panel upholds 7‑day suspension for MPD officer over domestic‑violence response
Summary
A disciplinary panel sustained a seven‑working‑day suspension for Officer Williamson, finding failures to fully investigate and to make a mandatory domestic‑violence arrest; the decision was unanimous after testimony from MPD command staff and character witnesses.
A Milwaukee disciplinary panel on Dec. 11 sustained a seven‑working‑day suspension for Officer Williamson for failures to investigate and to make a mandatory arrest during a May 2023 domestic‑violence response, the panel announced after closed‑door deliberations.
The panel’s ruling upheld Personnel Order 2025‑161, citing two sustained charges: a competence violation (guiding principle 1.04) for failing to conduct a prompt, thorough investigation and prepare required reports, and a violation of MPD SOP 1.14.10 for not making a mandatory domestic‑violence arrest when the statutory elements could be established. Chair Miriam Horwitz announced the commission’s unanimous vote to sustain the discipline and said the panel considered Williamson’s prior service and character in setting the penalty.
Assistant Chief Craig Sarno, who oversees administration and the discipline review process, told…
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