Police & Fire Commission Meeting - June 2, 2026

The City of Stevens Point Police & Fire Commission held a meeting on June 2, 2026, focusing primarily on personnel matters and departmental funding. The commission approved the transition of three police officers—Larsson Biottage, Ryan Flower, and Bianca Patino—from probationary to permanent status following their 18-month probation periods. Additionally, the commission approved the hiring of two new police officer recruits, Alex Manesky and Jenna Rogers, contingent upon successful psychological and medical screenings. A significant budget-related motion was passed requesting the Common Council to fund two additional police officer positions (numbers 48 and 49) that had been approved in 2018 but never funded, aiming to increase patrol staffing. The commission also approved the hiring of a new probationary firefighter paramedic, Megan Sprag, at 95% of the firefighter starting rate based on her relevant experience. Furthermore, the commission accepted a $2,000 grant awarded to the police department's K9 unit and approved a memorandum of understanding with Wisconsin Task Force One for technical rescue collaboration. These actions reflect ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance public safety staffing and resources in Stevens Point.