Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project

Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.

ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions

More than 1,000 detained this year, sheriffs in 12 counties now helping effort.

Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board

15 community members include law enforcement critics.

Facial Recognition Resolution Passes

Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.

Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology

Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.

County Jail Inmates Accused of ‘Mass Refusal’ and ‘Inciting a Riot’

Potential uprising in April the second such situation this year.

MCTS Announces New Initiatives to Increase Safety for Bus Riders and Operators

Milwaukee County Leaders Issue Statements on Governor Evers Capital Budget Proposal

Milwaukee County Updates Website Providing Public Information for Residents During Republican National Convention

Residents are encouraged to visit county.milwaukee.gov/RNC2024 to stay informed about Milwaukee County operational impacts during the RNC

Supervisor Clancy Expresses Disappointment Over Milwaukee County Sheriff Office’s Report

Chief Deputy Denita Ball Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee County Sheriff

Open Letter to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors