Milwaukee County Sheriff

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.

The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin

"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.

Human Remains Found on Lake Michigan Shoreline, Believed to be that of Murdered Milwaukee Woman

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

300 Wisconsin Officers Fired or Forced Out Are Back on Job

Milwaukee and Waukesha have re-employed the most such officers.

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $106 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Baldwin and Hovde Using Drastically Different Strategies To Win Votes

Baldwin goes "hyper local," while Hovde pushes national issues.

County Budget Woes Expected To Return Next Year

Despite new sales tax, county likely to have to cut positions and programs.

Gov. Evers Announces Carr Retiring After 40 Years in Public Service, Law Enforcement

Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin

Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.

Trump, Biden Tied in Wisconsin

Marquette poll finds neck-and-neck race nine months before election.

Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling

County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer

Milwaukee DA's son, formerly the sheriff's chief of staff, to oppose incumbent David Cullen.

Ted Chisholm Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Treasurer

Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit

Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.

MPD Officer Shot

Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract

Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.

Staffing Improves At Correctional Facilities

But still understaffed: County jail reaches 74% of full staffing level and CRC 83%.

In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center

County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.

North Carolina Lawyer Sentenced to Prison

Sheriff Seeks To Keep Transferring Inmates to Racine

MCSO seeks to extend a contract allowing the jail to transfer individuals to Racine County.

Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Setting Up Battle With Crowley

The county executive's administration has already pushed back against some of the amendments.

Milwaukee Sheriff Releases Video of Deputy Punching Girl at Zoo

Incident occurred after lengthy encounter as group struggled to find way to leave zoo property.

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.

Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference

Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.

Milwaukee Police Chief Involved in a Vehicle Collision

Parks Replaces Tippecanoe Park Playground

New playground funded through a 2021 real estate deal with Irgens.

Budget Committee Recommends Correction Officer Raises

Budget amendment would raise starting pay to $30 an hour.

Family Has Questions About Sheriff Deputy Striking Teen Girl On Video

Bystander video shows deputy striking teenager, mother questions Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office claim.

Finance Committee Approves Budget Amendment to Increase Correctional Officer Pay

Courts Still Struggling With Effects of Pandemic

Courts also dealing with knock-on effects of understaffing in the sheriff's office.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $134 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue

Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.

County Family Court Getting Remodel

The current facilities are a detriment to safety and access, chief judge says.

Wednesday’s Emergency Alert Is Only A Test

Cell phones and other devices will issue emergency alert Wednesday.

Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts

Thanks to new sales tax and state revenue, property taxes go down and money for county services go up.

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

Supervisor Clancy Lauds Board’s Decision: Committee of the Whole to Take up Sheriff’s Report

Board Approves Transgender Sanctuary Designation

Plus: Union-made vehicle policy, Jail Visitation Study, and multi-lingual communication resolution all approved by board.

Rolland Pushes Plan to Restore Jail Visitation

Legislation funds feasibility study for returning in-person visitation to jail.

After ‘Neither Dignity Nor Value’ Comment, Staskunas Wants Clancy Out As Law Enforcement Committee Chair

Staskunas irked by Clancy's recent comments about police work having no "dignity or value."

Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office

But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems

A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.

County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security

Proposal includes 51 new 'Transit Rangers' trained and maintained by the county.

Jail Inmates Barricade Library, Triggering Two-Hour Standoff

Incident occurred Aug. 12. and led to misdemeanor charges for 27 men in-custody at the jail.

Supervisor Clancy: Milwaukee County Jail Uprising Highlights Need for Policy Change

Clancy Decries Conditions Leading to Need for Civil Disobedience

Jail Monitor Looking at Suicide Policies

Inadequate health care staffing remains an issue at Milwaukee County Jail.