FPC212675: Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions

Description

Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) relating to recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures and/or Standard Operating Instructions

Summary

The Milwaukee Police Department adopted several policy changes in September 2026 affecting officers, crime victims, students, department employees, and the public. Sexual-assault procedures now allow victims, when practicable, to choose interview locations and require private settings. School Resource Officers will be mobile across schools, with revised selection procedures. Financial-crime rules clarify statutory definitions, case referrals, and investigative responsibilities. Critical-incident reviews now include updated timelines and reporting to the Fire and Police Commission. Merit awards add career, project, honorable-mention, and citizen-recognition categories. Technology rules strengthen access controls, secure data transfers, CJIS training, public-record compliance, and AI restrictions. Social-media rules address modern platforms, AI-generated content, confidentiality, employee speech, and official account records.