Milwaukee County Sheriff

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.

Nineteen Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff

Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $141 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?

Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.

Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot

Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.

Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates

Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

At Year End County Narrowly Avoids Budget Deficit

Strategic cost cutting in September has saved the budget, will leave small surplus.

Suit Alleges Policy Decisions Led To Suicide at Community Reintegration Center

Suit alleges "deliberate indifference" to Antonio Bonaccorso's mental health struggle in advance of suicide.

Supervisors Question Jail Leaders Following Audit

Sheriff Ball says they're taking steps to fix 'deeply alarming' issues cited by audit.

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Alarming Jail Audit Report

Board will take report up in December. Chairwoman Nicholson and County Executive Crowley call for collaboration on solutions.

Jail Audit Finds ‘Deeply Alarming’ Suicide Policies

Independent audit commissioned by County Board finds troubling policies, problems.

Franklin Mayor John Nelson Sues Sheriff To Block Record Release

Seeks to keep secret internal affairs records from his time as a sheriff's deputy.

2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums

Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.

Crowley Signs 2025 Budget Without Vetoes

Approves slightly amended $1.4 billion 2025 budget with 2.5% increase in tax levy.

MCTS Tries New Tactics To Improve Safety for Operators

Providing rides for bus operators back to the station after they end their shift.

Board Quickly Adopts 2025 Budget

Board makes few changes to county executive's recommended budget. Adds Domes plan and funding for eviction representation.

Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff

Proposal could provide citizen oversight for Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $138 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

Act 12 Benefits Continue in 2025, But Fiscal Challenges Loom for Milwaukee County

Annual budget brief finds the county’s brief era of largely pain-free budgets likely to be short-lived

Crowley’s 2025 Budget Avoids Service Cuts

With a 2.8% property tax hike and more funding for Sheriff's office, CRC and court security.

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

Milwaukee County Board Approves Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Budget Without Additional Costs for Taxpayers

Solving County’s Budget Gap Includes Study of Sheriff’s Spending

$30,000 staffing study part of resolution closing 2024 budget deficit.

Crowley Proposal to Balance 2024 Milwaukee County Budget Passes Finance Committee

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

MCSO ends mandatory overtime in circuit courts, which threatens safety, Chief Judge says.

County Strings Together Funds to Close $19 Million 2024 Budget Deficit

$3.3 million in ARPA funds, including $1 million originally allocated to affordable housing, used to close budget gap.

Pension Overpayments Still Happening?

Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.

County Treasurer Cullen Withstands Chisholm’s Challenge

Veteran politician David Cullen, county treasurer since 2014, will serve four more years.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $170 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget

The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.

Can Rep. Clancy Win Reelection?

Incumbent Democratic faces heavy opposition from his own party backing challenger Jarrod Anderson.

RNC Will Cause Some County Services To Be Moved to Wauwatosa

Milwaukee County launches webpage to detail what office is going where.

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

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A Healing Sound bath, Rain Garden Refresh and Art in the Park

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

The Cheaper Candidate For County Treasurer

Reform candidate Ted Chisholm promises to work for less pay than incumbent David Cullen.

Supervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract

County Board will consider whether or not to release funding for audit of county jail this month.

Milwaukee Police hosting Brat with a Cop Pop- up Community Engagement Series to Connect with Communit

County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry

Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.

Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies

County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.

Corrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit

Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.