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Alderman’s motion to restore reporting when officers draw firearms sparks debate at FPC meeting
Summary
A common-council motion would restore a requirement in MPD SOP 4-60 that supervisors file a use-of-force report when officers draw or display a firearm to effect an arrest; commissioners and MPD officials debated whether 'displaying' (unholstering without pointing) should be tracked as a use-of-force metric.
A motion from the common council to modify Milwaukee Police Department standard operating procedure 4‑60 (use of force) drew extended discussion at the Fire and Police Commission meeting April 16.
Alderman Peter Bergelis (presenting the common-council file) said the change is intended to restore clarity and accountability by reinstating a requirement that a use‑of‑force report be written when a department member draws or displays a firearm to effect an arrest or seizure. "This SOP change matters," he said, arguing that predictable policy reduces dangerous gray areas.
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