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MPD updates SOPs, including towing rule tied to new ordinance; commissioners ask for public clarity

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission · November 20, 2025
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Summary

MPD described five updates to standard operating procedures — notably a towing policy revised to reflect a city ordinance tied to state Senate Bill 65 — and answered commissioners' questions about stolen-vehicle processes and ballistic shield training.

The Milwaukee Police Department briefed the Fire and Police Commission on Nov. 20 about five proposed updates to department policy, including rules on premises investigations, ballistic shields, death notifications, a McArthur book-and-release program, and towing of vehicles.

Assistant Chief Sarno described the changes as operational guidance and said the towing update reflects a newly adopted city ordinance, which was built off state Senate Bill 65…

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