Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

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.

Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress

Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.

Franklin Mayor Faces Growing List of Sexual Harassment Allegations, Workplace Investigations

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office records from more than a decade ago echo allegations from recent Waterford investigation.

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture

County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.

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

Supervisor Clancy Introduces Budget Amendments to Move Funds from Sheriff to Human Needs

$11.3 million package has support from County Board leadership