Any Word on Milwaukee PD?

[no1099'shere]

Heard they might be taking applications? I believe this might be false but maybe someone on here heard differently or knows something I don't

[JasonT80]

Last I heard, everyone that is on the list now is the final batch.

Rumor has it, starting in January they won't be putting people through the academy anymore. Everyone will need 60 credits and certification like most other departments.

*shrug*

I turned in my application last February and have not heard a thing.

[624king]

I turned one in this spring & have heard nothing. Another thread from earlier said that there is a freeze on, that it would be lifted soon. Not sure what soon was. That thread has been silent for many many many weeks.

Last I heard, everyone that is on the list now is the final batch.

Rumor has it, starting in January they won't be putting people through the academy anymore. Everyone will need 60 credits and certification like most other departments.

*shrug*

I turned in my application last February and have not heard a thing.

[jeeper]

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[woodtik25]

[quote=jeeper;2014228][quote=JasonT80;2013777]Last I heard, everyone that is on the list now is the final batch.

Rumor has it, starting in January they won't be putting people through the academy anymore. Everyone will need 60 credits and certification like most other departments.

I don't know if I could believe that. Maybe the 60 credits part, but definitely not the certifications part. That would involve MPD getting rid of their entire academy. I don't know if I can think of a single large city in the US that doesn't require one to attend their academy or at least a shortened portion of it if lateral.

I've also not heard of MPD doing away with their academy. Maybe I need to make some calls/e-mails today.

I've not heard of MPD eliminating their academy either. I can't see it being done as they train to specific MPD policies and procedures as well as being consistent in the day to day operations. Let us know what you find out there Jeeper.

[miltownsrt6]

MPD received a grant a few months ago for 50 more positions.

That's the last news I heard.

[future_FLEO414]

I haven't heard anything from MPD either. I applied back in the summer time and haven't heard since then. I see they posted on the Wisconsin Job Center that they're "hiring" again with 200 openings.

[624king]

I contacted the HR department this week and received the following reply.

All applications received are just being placed on file. We do not
anticipate doing any testing until sometime in 2010, so no one will hear
anything regarding their application until the test is scheduled.
Please make sure you keep your address current with our office.

Sincerely,
Fire and Police Testing


And so we wait......

[624king]

I contacted the HR department this week and received the following reply.

All applications received are just being placed on file. We do not
anticipate doing any testing until sometime in 2010, so no one will hear
anything regarding their application until the test is scheduled.
Please make sure you keep your address current with our office.

Sincerely,
Fire and Police Testing


And so we wait......

Bump

[jeeper]

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[RyanA]

Does anybody know how big their academy classes usually are?

[miltownsrt6]

Does anybody know how big their academy classes usually are?

They run multiple classes at once

[624king]

Following is an excerpt from the response I received about possible applicant testing in 2010 for entry level officer employment.

.... "If there is a class this year, it will most likely be filled by individuals who have already gone through the testing process.
No official dates have been scheduled for either a test or a class" .....

[future_FLEO414]

Following is an excerpt from the response I received about possible applicant testing in 2010 for entry level officer employment.

.... "If there is a class this year, it will most likely be filled by individuals who have already gone through the testing process.
No official dates have been scheduled for either a test or a class" .....

That's just loverly. If they're not planning on having a class this year then why still say they're hiring. They've been accepting applicants for what seems like a long time now. I hope I get hired before then!

[LALEOhopeful]

The only rumor I have heard is that the class will be held in June of '10. I was an alternate for the March '09 class and am hired for this next class, but have heard nothing about a date from the F&P Commission. The only thing I have really heard is that the next class will contain a large number of police aides.