Milwaukee police chief demoted over handling of demonstrations

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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s top cop has been demoted. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is now Captain Morales. The Fire and Police Commission could have taken a number of actions against Morales as they voted on his discipline Thursday night including firing him. Instead, they chose a demotion.

“The chief, effective immediately, is demoted to the rank of captain,” said Steve DeVougas, chair of the Fire and Police Commission.

Morales listened in virtually as every member voted for his demotion. He never made a comment. However, some of the commissioners weighed in.

“I feel you have personally not worked with us as the oversight board,” said Nelson Soler, a commissioner with the Fire and Police Commission.

Over a month ago, the FPC issued 11 directives to Morales in order for him to keep his job.