Milwaukee's efforts to bridge the gap between local education and law enforcement services have taken a promising turn, as the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC), Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) have officially announced a groundbreaking partnership. According to a recent social media post by the Milwaukee Police Department, effective January 1, UWM Criminal Justice and Criminology graduates can now forgo the written examination usually required for application to the MPD, so long as they submit their college transcripts.
Additionally, the announced collaboration opens doors for potential police officers by automatically granting Education Preference Points to eligible candidates, propelling them to the Oral Interview portion of the selection process. To be considered for this streamlined path, interested UWM graduates must submit an online application for the position of Police Officer and email their official or unofficial transcripts to the FPC, where spectating this unique benefit are the eyes of hopeful students, according to the process guidelines. These transcripts should be sent to [email protected] with the "UWM Partnership Transcripts" subject line within 30 days of application.
Emphasizing the mutual benefits, the partnership serves to support local students while enriching the police force with community-minded individuals. The initiative reflects a concerted effort to fortify the relationship between higher education institutions and civic service, positioning MPD to access a broader scope of officer candidates. Meanwhile, UWM gains the opportunity to promote this pathway, ideally leading its graduates into meaningful law enforcement roles in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Police Department's post.
The MPD and its partners aspire to entice graduates with this simplified application process, a sentiment echoed on the police department's official website. Candidates considering taking this step can find further information on the employment opportunity and online application through a direct link provided in the announcement. Moreover, should potential applicants have any queries, they are encouraged to reach out to FPC HR Analyst Jordan Hendry, who, aspiring to guide interested parties, can be contacted at the email provided or by phone at (414) 286-5038.
