MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted unanimously Thursday night to reappoint Jeffrey Norman as chief of police for another four-year term.
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The commission's decision comes amid mixed community feedback, with commissioners and city alders expressing strong support while some community activists voiced opposition during the public comment period.
Norman, who attended the meeting virtually, will continue leading the department with an annual salary of $243,000. His new term begins in November.
"I do believe in Chief Norman," said Bree Spencer, Vice Chair of the Fire and Police Commission. "I've lived here since 2012 when Flynn was here, then Morales and now Norman and Norman is unequivocally the best police chief that's been here since I've been here."
The reappointment decision follows reports of a trespassing incident and arrest at Norman's home Wednesday night.
Community voices were divided during the public comment period, with some activist groups expressing concerns about Norman's leadership.
"We need a different chief," said Alan Chavoya of the Milwaukee Alliance. "We need a chief that we can trust, we need a chief that will hold his people accountable. We need a chief that will listen to the community and Jeffrey Norman hasn't done that."
TMJ4 has been listening to residents across Milwaukee neighborhoods who have shared both support and concerns about police leadership. Many community members emphasize the importance of accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
The commission's decision reflects their confidence in Norman's leadership approach, which according to the official press release, has focused on "implementing new and innovative ways to prevent, disrupt, and deter crime" while emphasizing collaboration with community organizations.
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