Community service officer vacancies and recruitment
Milwaukee
Summary
MPD has 26 vacant community service officer positions — about 90% vacancy — and hasn't advertised the job despite 'planning to recruit' for years. The committee will press the department at the budget hearing and wants funding details.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding for CSO positions in the 2027 budget has not been confirmed; details to be provided at the police budget hearing.
Neighborhoods if the positions are filled and district staffing improves.
Residents go without intended CSO presence; aldermen faulted the department's inaction.
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