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MFD: Brown figurine hanging by looped ribbon found in Milwaukee fire station
MFD: Brown figurine hanging by looped ribbon found in Milwaukee fire station
MILWAUKEE -- Internal discipline charges are expected as soon as this week in connection with an incident that occurred in February at a Milwaukee Fire Department fire station. MFD officials clarified this is an internal matter with no involvement from the district attorney's office. While officials said there was no targeted intent, there was a failure to foster an environment where this incident would've been stopped and questioned.
FOX6 was given this photo of the small doll -- hanging by a pink ribbon. On Tuesday, June 30, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he wants answers.
"Well, obviously, it's disgusting what the individual did," said Mayor Barrett. "I'm very pleased the fire department is/has conducted an investigation. There's no place for that in our city."
According to a news release Sunday, June 28, on Feb. 13, MFD administration "was alerted to the presence of a brown figurine found hanging by a pink looped ribbon in a Milwaukee fire station." Which firehouse wasn't revealed Sunday by MFD officials.
MFD officials said an internal investigation began immediately, and upon being questioned, "the member responsible for bringing the figurine into the fire station and displaying it in the manner described self-identified."
Milwaukee Fire Department
Officials said subsequent investigation led to the identification of "numerous" members of the department from the ranks of lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and deputy chief, "who were aware of or should have been aware of, the potential for the presence of this figurine displayed in this manner to create a workplace not conducive to a diverse, welcoming, safe
and non-hostile environment."
MFD officials said Sunday following the internal investigation, charges were drawn up "and are scheduled to be read this week." Additionally, officials said "numerous members will have letters of reprimand placed in their files, memorializing their failure to maintain good order."
Messages to the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters for comment were not returned Sunday. More information is expected in a press conference this week.