Dr. Denita R. Ball was sworn in on Friday, January 6, 2023, as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County. She is the first female sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in Wisconsin. The historic community ceremony took place at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The Honorable Chief Justice Mary Triggiano swore in … [Read more...] about Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
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Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Denita Ball will be the first female and fourth African American sheriff of Milwaukee County Denita R. Ball officially assumed the role of acting Milwaukee County Sheriff on Monday, October 24, 2022, after Earnell R. Lucas resigned from the position. Ball won about 56 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary, beating candidates Captain Thomas Beal and Inspector Brian … [Read more...] about Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Retired Sheriff Richard Artison honored with award from League of Martin
On Thursday October 6, 2022, retired Sheriff Richard Artison was honored with the David Demos Award at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., by Sheriff Earnell Lucus. The David Demos Award is the highest award a member of the League of Martin can receive from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. The award is given to members who have made a … [Read more...] about Retired Sheriff Richard Artison honored with award from League of Martin
MCSO swears in 26 new sheriff deputy recruits
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) recently held its first in-person Deputy Sheriff Recruit graduation since the COVID-19 pandemic at the War Memorial Center. Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas swore in 26 Deputy Sheriff recruits. Here's a snapshot of the graduation for Deputy Recruit Classes #86 and #88. Join us in congratulating the newest members of MCSO. To learn more … [Read more...] about MCSO swears in 26 new sheriff deputy recruits
MCSO and Community Partners Host Drive-Thru Drug Take-Back and Clean-Up Day
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, The Milwaukee Police Department District 3, Milwaukee County Parks, Safe & Sound, and the We Care Crew invited the community to join them in cleaning up Johnson Park, 1919 W. Fond du Lac Ave., in discarding unused prescription and/or over-the-counter medications as part of the National Prescription Drug … [Read more...] about MCSO and Community Partners Host Drive-Thru Drug Take-Back and Clean-Up Day
Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office partnered with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MDSA), Milwaukee Retired Deputy Sheriff ’s Association (MRDSA), and Metcalfe’s Market to provide area families with free meals for Thanksgiving Day. Deputies shopped and assembled bags on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The following day, bags of food were distributed by the deputies along … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and partners shop for area families for Thanksgiving
Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas is pictured with a student on their first day of school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Siefert Elementary School. (Photo by MCSO). … [Read more...] about Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year