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CITY OF MUSKEW
April 2. 1985
Muskego was held on Tuesday, April 2, 1985, in the conference room of
A special meeting of the Police and Fire Commission of the City of
the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 8:OZPM by
President Swarthout. Present vcre President Swarthout, Walter Bohrer,
Richard Horn, Robert Kreuser and Lieutenant Jghnson. Kenneth Purdy was
absent.
described on the agenda for the purpose of discussing personnel matters
Mr. Bohrer moved to go into closed session following the business
as excluded under State Statute 19.85(1)(c): Considering employment.
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employe over which the governmental body has jurisdiction OK exercises
responsibility for the specific purpose of considering employment,
promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data concerning the
Motion was seconded by Mr. Horn. The voting was as follows: President
appointment of an Acting Chief of Police and/or a new Chief of Police.
Swarthout - yes, Secretary Kreuser - yes, Richard Horn - yes, and Walter
Bohrer - yes. Motion carried unanimously.
OPEN SESSION OF THE HEETING: 0
approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Horn. Motion Carried unanimously.
Mr. KKeUSeK moved that the minutes of the March 14, 1985 meeting be
OLD BUSINESS:
Lt. Johnson proposed that the sentence, "Wisconsin certified police
officers may be eligible for an immediate vacancy," be added to the
advertisement for police officer. He requested a separate eligibility
list of certified officers be made requiring only oral interviews and
not the written test in order to hasten the hiring process. A certified
officer could be hired within a very short period of time as Officer
filled according to a new policy passed by the Muskego Common Council.
Sherri ksson resigned effective March 28, 1985 and that position can be
Mr. Horn moved that the advertisement with the additional line
inserted be used. Mr. Kreuser seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Milwaukee Journal on the weekends of April 7 and 14 and in the Muskego
The advertisement will be published in the Milwaukee Sentinel and
Sun on April 11 and 18.
hired April 1 as a police officer to fill the vacancy from Officer
Lieutenant Johnson reported that Thomas Schilling of Muskego was
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Neubauer's resignation. He is presently attending Recruit School at the
will probably be riding squad alone by May 1. Baseball type caps have
completed Recruit School and are being trained by our department. 'lhry
been purchased for the officers as part of their summer uniform in place
of the hard brimmed 8-point hat. Lt. Johnson explained "Project Eye
Opener" and the new signs that are being proposed. He also reported on
the bicycle rodeos that are planned in conjunction with the Park and
Week, and the "Shoot, Don't Shoot" exhibit st Parkland Mall that is
Recreation Department, clean up of junk cars as part of Green-Up Muskego
being planned for Law Enforcement Week in May.
0 Mllwaukeo Sheriff's Department. Officers LaTmr and Wnlejeunki have
Chief of Police until someone is appointed to that position. Lt.
Mr. Kreuser asked Lt. Johnson if he would consider being the Acting
Johnson stated. "Yes, he would."
There was no New Business or correspondence so the Comission went
into Closed Session as approved above.
THE COMHISSION '~CONvENeD INTO OPEN SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Kreuser moved the passage of the following resolution:
Acting Chief of Police expires with the termination of resigned Chief of
'ZIREREAS, the temporary appointment of Lieutenant John R. Johnson as
Police Richard P. Scholz, the Police and Fire Commission of the CIty of
Muskego does hereby appoint Lieutenant John R. Johnson to continue
carried unanimously.
such time as the position is filled." Seconded by Mr. Horn. Motion
0 serving as Acting olief of Police of the Muskego Police Department until
officers of the Muskego Police Department were composed by the Commis-
A letter of appointment to Lt. Johnson and a letter to the sworn
sioners. Copies of same are filed with these minutes. Letters are to
be sent to each sworn officer and it is also to be posted at the police
department. Copies of the resolution and both letters are to be sent to
Mayor Salentine and the Aldermen.
25, 1985 at 8:OOPn.
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for Thursday, April
Kreuser. btion carried unanimously. me meeting adjourned at 9:40FU.
Mr. Born moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr.
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Robert Kreuser
Secretary
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FROM: Muskego Professional Policeman's Association
TO: Members of the Muskego Fire and Police Commission
REF: Intradepartmental Appointment of Personnel to the Position of Chief of
Police.
Dear Commissioners,
We, the Muskego Professional Policeman's Association, would like to take
Chief's position created by the retirement-resignation of former Chief,
this opportunity to offer input to your pending decision to replace the vacant
Richard Scholz.
The Association believes that in order to maintain long-term
organizational stability, efficiency and innovative police management
practices- with the best interests of the community at heart- the Association
would request that the Fire and Police Commission consider appolnting an
of Police. The Association feels that not only are there personnel within the
individual from within the Muskego Police Department to the position of Chief
Police Department capable of reducing conflict, in the actualization of
organizational goals, but we believe the Police Department possesses effective
to improve external agency communication and respect.
leadership required to obtain and maintain resources, as well as the ability
from the available personnel within the Muskego Police Department, the person
encouragement and support for the Departmental personnel, by displaying a
chosen for the position would possess the ability to show concern,
willingness to investigate the causes of dissatisfaction, and would desire to
communicate openly and honestly with his subordinates. The management
destructive qualities related to employer dissatisfaction and would support
personnel available, after the resignation of Chief Scholz, realize the
feedback mechanisms, which would encourage and provide job satisfaction and a
feeling of belonging to a worthwhile organization.
The Association feels that if the Commision were to appoint an individual
personnel are professionally capable, and will serve as professional role
models, and will continue their effort to offer specialized training for all
would guarantee a positive motivational attitude within the Police Department,
its personnel. The expression of these professional management qualities
and would insure the professionally superior quality of Police services the
Citzens of Muskego deserve. Thank you for your time and consideration.
The Association is certain that the Department's available management
Sincerely,
Frank E. Sturnot
Association President
April 3, 1985
Sworn Officers of the
W183 S8150 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI. 53150
Dear Officers,
Muskego Police Department
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decided to commence its search for a Chief of Police from within
The Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego has
the Department.
The duties and qualifications are as follows: I
DUTIES: Responsibility for the general supervision of the,'Police
Department; perform the primary administrative tasks of
planning, organization, direction, control, and external
relations, plus the concomitant tasks of budgeting,
purchasing, personnel (appointments, promotions, dismiss-
als, records, and personal problems) and interTmunicipal
offices and committee relations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least eight (8) years of prygressive police service with a minimum of four (4) years of admin-
istrative experience at the rank of sergeant.
Chief of Police for the City of Muskego should submit a' "Matter
Qualified persons interested in applying for the position of
Of" showing this intent to Carol Stillwell by noon on Wednesday,
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Commission. Applicants will be informed regarding date, ttme and
An oral interview will be conducted by the Police can$ Fire
location of interview. G'
Sincerely,
MUSKEGO POLICE 6 FIRE
COMMISSION
' Marsha Swarthout
President
W182 58200 RACINEAVENUE BOX903 MUSKEGO. WISCONSIN 53150-0903
April 2, 1985
Lt. John R. Johnson
Muskego Police Department
W183 S8150 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI .I 53150 ~,
Dear Lt. Johnson.,
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hereby appofnt ybu as~'Act,<ng Chief of Police commencing April 5,
1985 until the,,position of Chief of Police is filled.
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1985, at 8:OOPM. Would you arrange your schedule to a'ttend to
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POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the temporary appointment of Lieutenant John R. Johnson
as Acting Chief of Police expires with the termination of resigned
Chief of Police Richard P. Scholz, the Police and Fire Commission
of the City of Muskego does hereby appoint Lieutenant John R.
Johnson to continue serving as Acting Chief of Police of the
Muskego Police Department until such rime as the position is
filled.
DATED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1985.
MUSKEGO POLICE h FIRE COMMISSION
Marsha Swarthout, President
Robert Kreuser, Secretary
Walter Bohrer
Richard Horn
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April 16, 1985
TO: Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego
FROM: Lt. Johnson
RE: Application for the Position of Chief of Police
This is to Inform you that 1 meet the minimum qualifica-
tions as set forth in your notice for the position of Chief of
Police for the City of Muskego.
Please be advised of my intent to participate in the inter-
view for the above position.
Respectfully submitted,
WB- ohn R. Johnson
Lieutenant
Operations Div. Comander
April 16, 1985
TO: Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego
FROM: Lt. Floyd R. Gifford
RE: Application for the Position of Chief of Police
At this time I wish to express my intent to apply for the
position of Chief of Police for the City of Muskego.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd R.Gifford
Lieutenant
Services Division
Commander
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MATTER OF
REPORT
HUSKEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
WEEK Monday
IN THE MATTER OF - Application for Chief of Police City of Muskego
TO City of Muskego Police and Fire Commission
COPY TO
SIR Dear Police and Fire Commissioners:
It is my intent with the filing of this matter of to apply for the position of
Chief of Police for the City of Muskego.
Respectfully,
Sgt. Wm. J. Meeks
April 15, 1985
TO: Police and Fire Commission of the City of Muskego
FROM: Investigator Budish
RE: Application for the Position of Chief of Police
of Chief of Police for the City of Muskego.
I would appreciate the opportunity to test for the position
I meet the criteria set forth except for the possible
assigned as InvestigatorfJuvenile Officer since November 1970.
semantics involved with "the rank of sergeant". I have been
not tested for sergeant during that time because I believed my
The pay for that position is a starting sergeant's pay. I have
qualities were better utilized as Investigator/Juvenile Officer
and both the Department and City benefited from my not leaving
that position.
your review. lhank you for taking your time in consideration of
I have attached a copy of my current job description for
this matter.
Respectfully submitted, a- James A. Budish
Investigator/Juvenile
Officer
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A member of the Investigative Team is a salaried position with the pay
and benefits as described in the labor contract. His duty time wlll be as
directed by the Chief of Police. He normally will be attired in plain
clathes unless the Supervisor directs that a uniform be worn.
ized investigative function of the department. This position does not ex-
The Investigator in ,the Muslcego Police Department ful€ills u speci.11.-
will occasionally perform the Patrol Officer's functions at the direction of
clude the more general functions of the Patrol Officer. The Investigator
a Supervisor.
Commander and must follow all verbal and written orders. The Investigator
The Investigator is directly accountable to the Operations Division
is also accountable to the respective Shift Commander of any shifc ihe m3y be
working and must follow th$ day to day orders, verbal or written, not in
conflict with the Operations Division Commander.
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It is understood that !:hese positions are - NOT a promotion or are - NOT of
a permanent nature.
Evaluations are based on:
(a) Needs of the department.
(bj Performance in the position.
The Investigator's major task responsibilities and their elements are:
1. - GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS.
!a) Conduct investigations cf all caws !?art I or 11 crimes) 3ssiywd
by the Operations llivision Comander.
(1) Determine case priorities and set case objectives; plan case
strategy.
(2) Re-interview complainant and witnesses, if needed.
(3) Interview suspects.
(4) Rrvtew department field interrogation files.
(5) Review area telrtypps and crime bulletins daily.
(6) Follow-up on a:ly 1e:ld:; developed.
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(b) Coordinate case Lnfurrnatlc,tI wiLlt Oprratlons Divlsion Conu11:111da:r ;III~I
the District Attorney's office.
(1) Determine whether probable cause exists to arrest.
(2) Recover evidence through search incident to arrest, voluntary
search or search warrant.
(3) Compile information necessary for search warrants and submit
to the Operations Division Commander and District Attorney.
(4) Request arrest warrants in felony cases.
(5) Request directions for arrest without warrant from the Dis-
trict Attorney in non-felony cases.
(6) Make arrests, if necessary, without warrant if exigent circum-
stances exist.
(7) Discuss case with Operatiqns -.Mvision Commander before
inactivating cases.
(8) Write reports substantiating any search and/or arrest war-
rants.
(9) Attend monthly area crlme meetings and disseminate information
to department officers.
(IO) Compile department crime information monthly and submit a
wrltten report on same to the Operations Division Commander.
(c) Post investigative/arrest functions.
(I) Wri.te complete reports reflecting all aspects of the case.
(?.) Process sus2ect through R of I Including the show-up tom, mug
shots and fingerprints.
(3) Coordinate prosecution with District Attorney's office.
(4) Review thoroughly all cases before court appearance.
(5) Appear at required court dates.
(6) Do follow-up interviews, ~tc., at the request of the District
Attorney.
(7) NotiEy complainant 01. Lh,! case clearance and assist in answer-
ing questions regarding his role in prosecution.
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(8) Notify complainant of our lack of information for us to con-
tinue an active investigation.
(9) Write a folluw-up indicating the inactive status of che case.
2. JUVENILE OFFICER'S FUNCTIONS.
(a) Perform general investigative duties relating to juveniles.
(I) Investigate missing juveniie cases to a logical conclusion.
(2) Investigate recccurring criminal activity that appears to be
juvenile related as directed by t'he Operations Divisicn Com-
mander.
(3) Coordinate follow-up interviews of first time offenders. and
first time court referrals.
(4) Maintain a duty calendar for foilew-up referral interviews and
keep a log of same.
(5) Evaluate reports done by interviewing officers for proper
disposition.
(b) Make determination on juvenile case referrals to county level.
(1) Process cases taki.ng into account the advice of the arresting
officer and that of the follow-up interview.
(2) In county referral matters, make the appropriate number of
copies and disseminate reports to the proper couvty agency.
(3) In matters that are held at the local level, file the original
report.
(c) Maintain monthly statistics on juvenile crime.
(1) On a daily basis, compile information on criminal cases.
(2) Cn the first of the month, complete required State/Federal
forms for the Services Division.
(3) On the firsl. of the monl~h, submit the juvenile crime statis-
tics to the Operations Division Commander.
3. COURT LIAISON OFFICER'S DUTIES. -
AS Court Liaison Officer, pel-form the various tasks that are required
between the District Attorney's Off.tcc and the Courts.
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Public Tnformntion
Sign traffic and criminal (non-violent) complaints for department
officers on informatton and belief.
Coordinate crimjnal and traffic case dispositions on a weekly ba-
sis, insuring accurate department records.
Maintain lines of communication between the District Attorney's
office and officers so that follow-up case information is dissemi-
nated.
Keep arresting officers advised on case dispositions.
Handle and route all paper work required for mental cammitnents and
municipal jail commitments.
Insure that case reports are delivered to the District Attorney's
office and courts on lock-ups and mental commitments.
Maintain working relationship with' the Courthouse staff to insure
communications between the department and the various county and
state offices,
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4. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC LNFORMATION OFFICER'S DUTIES.
(a) Keep abreast of trends in these areas.
(1) Attend approved schools offered in the state to gain the lat-
est information in this field.
(2) Attend approved meetings of organizations that-address these
issues.
(b) Assist citizens in self-help programs to protect their.property;
i.e., Neighborhond Wztch Programs, Project Identification. I
(1) Provide assistance and appearance requests on security mea-
sures to protect both residences and businesses.
(2) Deliver support to ncighborhood groups and business groups.
a. Help train employees.
b. Security lectures.
C. Liaison between ths Chief on police problems with busi-
nesses and neighhorhoods.
(c) Give assistance and suppo~-c to service groups to promote the police
function in OUT community.
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(d) Work directly with the Pluskego-Norway School system and utilize
them as a resource to assist in promoting the police function.
(I) Attend approved school functions as a representative of the
Police Department.
(2) Give lectures on criminal justice topics when requested.
(3) Maintain an ongoing relationship with the school administra-
tion, staff and students to cultivate a relationship which
allows €or a free flow of information.
(e) With the Division Commander's approval, coordinate other department
personnel with the varied groups and schools when their expertise
is required. .
(f) Perform duties of police liaison with the varied media personnel
when needed to promote tho police funcbion.
(1) Be actively involved with press releases using the guidelines
set forth in the department's policy on news releases.
(2) Coordinate news nedia personnel at crime and crises' scenes.
5. MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES AND TASKS ASSIGNED BY THE OPERATIONS DIVISION
COMMANDER.
(a) Be an active member of organizations that are authorized by the
Chief of Police.
(1) Wisconsin Juvenile Officers' Association.
(2) Waukesha County Juvenile Officers' Association.
(3) Wisconsin Intelligence Organization.
(4) Inter-County Association of Crime Preventisn Officers.
(b) Fulfill the function of Department Drug Officer.
(1) Coordinate all drug related problems in the City.
(2) Investigate violations of laws pertaining to any controlled
substance.
(3) Maintain a flle of all drug related reports generated by de-
partment personnel.
(4) Coordinate and Eork wtth undercover agents on problem cases.
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(5) Develop and culL1vat.r llllol-luallttt ull.ll~ll Lhe Cj !.y.
(6) Process drug evidence received from undercover operations.
(7) Search olit and identify drug de.alers in the City.
(8) Assist any officers in drug related cases or arrests.
(9) Maintain a file on the activity of this position-and subnit a
monthly report to the Operations Division Commander.
(IO) Be able to deliver informative lectures or talks on drugs to
groups.
(11) Maintain the State supplied field test kits In working condi-
tion. .
(c) Fulfill the functions of the Department Liquor License Control
Officer.
(I) Make monthly impromptu checks'of licensed premises in the City
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to insure compliance of the law.
(2) Take appropriate action on all violations observed.
(3) Keep records of all license violations and submit monthly
reports on same.
(4) Do background checks on license applications and submit a
written report on each.
(dl Conduct juvenile referral incerviews under the department's juve-
nile first offense interview program.
(1) Post on the appropriate calendar the dates and times. available
for interviews.
(2) Be available for these interviews as required by notes left by
arresting officers.
(3) Make written recommendations on all interviews that were
referred to the Juvenile Officer.
(e) Serve municipal court subpoenas as required by the Operations Divi-
sion Commander.
(f) Perform uniform patrol function (tasks) as required by the Opera-
tions Division Commander.
(g) Perform duties as Investigator as required under job description of
same.
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