Milwaukee County Sheriff

See Designs for New Courthouse

County close to final conceptual plans for $490 million courthouse project.

ACLU, County in Legal Battle Over Jail

County wants to dismiss class action lawsuit. ACLU insists jail still has problems to fix.

Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes

Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.

Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance

Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.

Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County

The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.

Committee Approves Towing Reckless Drivers, With Objections

Sheriff's Office would use new authority to target 'street takeover groups.'

Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal

Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.

Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition

Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'

Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner

Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Sheriff Plans to Acquire Facial Recognition Technology

Plans deal with Biometrica company. 'Kind of shocking,' says board member.

Alderman Burgelis, Supervisor Capriolo, and Alderperson Zamarripa Announce Bilingual South Side Community ICE Awareness Meeting

Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks

Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $151 Million for Local Road Improvements

MCTS Launches New Fare Evasion, Security System

Aiming to reduce number of free riders, increase transit system revenue.

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

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

Fellow Judge Testifies in Dugan Case

Circuit Court Judge Kristela Cervera helps support federal criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail

ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Overdose Death Initiative

Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology

Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?

When Safety Building Is Razed, Where Will Criminal Cases Be Heard?

It's all in the county's plan. And will the sheriff's office get a shooting range?

Bublr Bikes announces new executive director

State and Region’s Leaders Take Aim at Human Trafficking

Nonprofit’s campaign aims to have 75,000 men join together to end all forms of human trafficking; Volunteers seek to raise awareness as state lawmakers seek tougher penalties.

County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks

40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.

Crowley Signs $1.3 Billion Budget Without Vetoes

Amended budget restores some funding, but likely hikes future budget deficits.

Supervisor Alexander Announces Three Community Events: Two “Listen & Learn” Sessions and a Community Walk on Menomonee River Parkway

Board Adopts 2026 Budget, Reduces Size of MCTS Cut

Supervisors manage to restore some cuts, but transit and human services are hard hit in 2026 budget.

Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release

Recent courthouse arrest shows shifting federal tactics in handling immigrants.

March Jail Death Ruled An Accident

Joseph Boivin died of injuries sustained before he was arrested, according to DA.

Supervisor Deanna Alexander Advances Reforms to Strengthen Transparency, Accountability, and Community Investments

Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff

Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $145 Million in Quarterly Transportation Aids to Fix Roads and Improve Local Infrastructure

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

Despite Funding Increase, Sheriff Says Agency Is Left With Less

Complicated bookkeeping moves makes it hard to track what is happening with Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Beleaguered Social Development Commission Faces Foreclosure On Two Buildings

SDC owes lender more than $3 million.

Crowley’s Budget Proposal Includes Service Cuts and Big Infrastructure Spending

Recommended budget pares back spending in certain areas, increases taxes to close $46.7 million deficit.

Corporate Mergers Cost Taxpayers

Security company mergers leave county with nowhere to turn.

Pawtoberfest Brings Pets and Community Together for a Barkin’ Good Time

County Selects Contractors for Courthouse

But some supervisors balk at the complex financing arrangement for project.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Confronts Police Violence, Surveillance With New Bill Package, “freedom From Fear”

Facial Recognition Technology, AI-use, Other Unsafe Practices Would Be Restricted or Banned

Back 2 School Giveaway Comes to Garden Homes Park on Saturday

Beyond talking points: Street takeovers need real solutions

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker September 8, 2025

See Inside New Martin Luther King Library

New branch library opens with celebration Saturday.

State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project

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

Statement from Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad Regarding Tragic Drowning at South Shore Beach

Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon

Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.

ACLU Report Shows Growth In Immigration Detentions

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

Board Approves Jail Body Scanner, Drug Dog

Jail has growing problem with dangerous synthetic drugs being smuggled in.

Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem

Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.

New South Shore Park Playground Opens

Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $174 Million in Quarterly Transportation Aids to Improve Local Roads 

Announcement comes as Gov. Evers secures increased investments in the state’s General Transportation Aids and additional investments in local roads in 2025-27 Biennial Budget

State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol

New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.

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.

MPD Officers Shot

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.

Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology

Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.

Supervisor Martin Issues Statement on the Sade Robinson Trial Verdict

Brewers Announce Expansion of Trading Card Prints Program

Brewers to Produce Second Run of Trading Card Prints and Distribute to 30 Law Enforcement Partners Throughout the State

Fourteen Individuals, Including Ten Mexican Nationals, Charged with Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking and Immigration Offenses

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress

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

County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026

Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.

Milwaukee Man Charged with First Degree Reckless Homicide in Connection with Overdose Death

Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity

Her attorneys use Supreme Court ruling in Trump lawsuit to back their argument.

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

Temporary Closure of Lincoln Memorial Drive Scheduled for Boat Removal Operation

Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board

Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.

FBI Report Details Case Against Dugan, ICE Courthouse Arrest

Criminal complaint lays out federal officials view of April 18 courthouse ICE arrest.

Milwaukee County Board Passes Resolution to Protect Access, Justice, and Community Safety

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?

Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.

Fearful Supervisors Call For Courthouse ICE Policy

One supervisor was afraid to vote, fearing retaliation from Trump administration.

Fentanyl and Firearms Trafficker Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $108 Million in Quarterly Transportation Aids to Improve Local Roads

Elected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests

'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

ICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse

ICE provided advance warning to MCSO of one of two recent arrests inside the courthouse.

Sheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death

48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.

Sheriff Ball Seeks Her Own Community Advisory Board

She would pick members. Meanwhile county board seeks to create advisory board.

Milwaukee County Leaders Issue Statements on Governor Evers Capital Budget Proposal

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.

Supervisor Proposes Work Group For County Budget Problems

Sup. Shawn Rolland wants group to seek solutions to county's financial troubles.

County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit

Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.

County Jail Guards Prevent Possible Uprising

Sheriff's office reports show inmates talked about inciting a riot.

Statement from Supervisor Martin on the Deadly Shooting at Dineen Park

Sheriff Ball Holds Controlled Town Hall Following Jail Audit

MCSO announces costly plans for updates to jail facilities.

Jail Lowering Cost of Phone Calls, Ending ‘Kickbacks’

County will stop taking commissions, or kickbacks, on phone charges.

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

Board Approves Expedited Video Release, But Sheriff Must Act

Resolution urges Sheriff to adopt policy similar to city's for Milwaukee Police.

Coalition of Milwaukee County Constitutional Officers, Supervisors Oppose Misguided Legislation from State Republicans

Federal Judge Orders Jail to Relax Book Policy

Prison rights organization wins injunction allowing more reading materials at county jail.