The City of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission convened on September 4, 2025, for a regular session focused on personnel matters within the Police Department. The meeting began with the introduction of agenda item 24, which addressed the promotions of Kendra Stepnowski, Mikaela Artiga, and Christian Schwartz to the position of crime analyst.

During the discussion, a question arose regarding whether these promotions were made from an eligible list. April Wandu, a human resources supervisor with the Milwaukee Police Department, clarified that while the individuals did not come from an eligibility list, they had met the necessary requirements for advancement on the crime analyst matrix. This clarification indicated that the promotions were part of a career path advancement within the department.

Following the discussion, the commission moved to a vote on the promotions. A motion was made and seconded, leading to a roll call vote. All commissioners present voted in favor of the promotions, resulting in a unanimous decision to approve the advancement of the three individuals.

The meeting concluded with the chair directing the next steps in the agenda, reflecting a smooth progression through the personnel matters discussed. Overall, the session underscored the commission's commitment to supporting career development within the Milwaukee Police Department.