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FPC refers proposed limits on police vehicle pursuits to oversight committee after heated public comment
Summary
The Fire and Police Commission voted to send a resolution recommending changes to MPD’s SOP 6‑60 (vehicle pursuits) to its Oversight & Accountability Committee for more data, public input and drafting; commissioners heard hours of public testimony before the referral.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted March 5 to refer a resolution recommending modifications to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 6‑60 (vehicle pursuits and emergency vehicle operations) to the commission’s Oversight & Accountability Committee for further review and possible amendment.
Vice Chair Bridal Spencer sponsored the resolution and opened item 13 by saying she wanted to ensure the topic remained on the FPC’s agenda and to reduce the number of high‑speed pursuits that can lead to injury or death. "I'm trying to find incremental changes we can make that will…
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