2017 MPSO Directors’ Election
The following members of the MPSO were nominated (in the following order) at the general membership meetings of Monday, August 21st, 2017. Carmelo J. Patti Joseph T. Hall Nicholas B. Kerhin As previously communicated, this is a regular election, two (2) positions of Director, each with a term of office of January 1st, 2018 through […]
Blue Racism
Our friends and partners at the New York City Sergeant’s Benevolent Association (SBA) have shared a video with us about the sad but true reality of what is now occurring around this country, including here in Milwaukee. View it here: https://vimeo.com/230376456
TEU 50th Anniversary Celebration; September 22nd, 2017
The Milwaukee Police Department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on September 22nd, 2017. Sergeant Michael Karwoski is asking all TEU alumni to contact him at mkarwo@milwaukee.org, or 414-704-5046.
Deferred Comp Troubles
The MPSO is receiving numerous reports and complaints from members regarding many, many problems with the City’s change-over of our deferred compensation to Voya. Members are encouraged to closely review your bi-weekly pay stubs and your deferred comp account detail. This is your money. If you find any issues, contact the City’s Deferred […]
FLSA Adjustments coming March 9, 2017
The City Comptroller’s office has identified a coding error in how they had been calculating overtime payments for some overtime worked. These formulas have to do with the FLSA and the 40 hours worked threshold. The City has advised the MPSO that they have corrected the coding and ran retro corrections. Those members […]
Renewed Hope for Law Enforcement
Our friends at the New York Police Sergeants Benevolent Association created and sent us this message and video. Dear Colleague, 2016 was a horrific year for law enforcement, as we received no support from this country’s failed leadership. This new administration brings with it new hope that law enforcement will receive the backing it […]
Internal Investigations
Former MPSO member / Lt Alan Johnson, now Director of Criminal Justice Programs at Marian University, sent us this tutorial on Internal Investigations by renowned Police attorney Will Aitchison. All members are encouraged to listen, as the content is very relevant here. https://youtu.be/2EDJKB0zH3w
Info Regarding 2017 Life Insurance Open Enrollment
Recently, all MPSO members should have received a 2017 Active Duty Life Insurance Special Enrollment Period packet via US Mail. The MPSO identified errors on the application form. The City has corrected the form and new forms are available on the ERS web-site. (FYI – ERS administers all Active and Retiree Life Insurance for the […]
