Milwaukee County Sheriff

The County Sheriff’s New Drone Unit

Will be used for highway traffic safety — and for protests.

County Ends 2020 with $32 Million Surplus

In a big turnaround, projected deficit became a surplus due to federal CARES Act funding.

Committee Okays $1 Fine For Pot Possession

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize. Full board next considers proposal.

Statement Regarding March 14, 2021 Death in Custody

Milwaukee County Awarded Additional $1.34 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Rethink Local Justice System

New Funding Will Support Initiatives Aimed at Preventing Unnecessary Jail Use and Advancing Racial Equity

Charges Issued Against Suspects in Brutal Homicide Investigation

Resignation of Gilberto Fernandez-Rosa

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two People into Custody in Connection with Brutal Homicide Investigation

MCSO Arrests Correctional Officer in Sexual Assault Case

MCSO Arrests Reckless Driver

County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders

Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.

Has Defunding Police Movement Failed?

Not entirely, but it’s fallen well short of its goals.

Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs

Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests

Will Address ‘The Peoples Revolution’ in Speech Tonight

MCSO Responds to 80 Crashes in 48-Hours, Deputies Injured in Crash

UWM SDS deliver demands to get cops off campus 12/5

Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee to deliver demands to get cops off campus and redirect resources to programs and services that support social well-being and community health.

Milwaukee County Completes Recount

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in MacArthur Square

Nonprofit Seeks 60,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking

Five-week HEMAD Campaign launches Nov. 23 to raise awareness and seek an end to societal scourge.

Milwaukee County House of Correction to Launch Soft Opening of Alternate Care Facility on Saturday, November 28

Republican Slams Party for State Recount

Fond du Lac Chairman, talk radio’s Jeff Wagner attack effort to ‘disenfranchise' legal voters.

‘MAGA’ Rally in Wauwatosa Gathers Hundreds

One day after Mayfair Mall shooting Trump supporters gather, including many with guns.

Three Suspects Arrested in the Shots Fired Incident on I-894

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Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation

Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.

Board Adopts 2021 Budget

Tax levy increase of 0.59%, many amendments and delays to electric buses and hemp growing.

Clancy Calls for Shifting a Total of Nearly $12 Million from Law Enforcement to Human Needs

18 Clancy Amendments Build on Reductions to Sheriff’s Budget Included in County Executive’s Initial Budget Proposal

Committee Rejects Sheriff Cuts

But it also passed a widely supported increase in spending for services like housing and youth justice.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Investing in Human Needs, Shifting Resources from Wasteful Spending

Amendments invest $2,660,286 in Parks and Housing, Senior and Youth Services, the Zoo, Library System, and the Office on African American Affairs

Clancy Pushes $2.6 Million Cut to Sheriff Overtime

Supervisor proposes reallocating money to housing, parks, seniors and youth justice.

Sheriff’s Office Spent $61.6 Million On Overtime

That's $35 million more than budgeted over the last seven years.

MCSO Responds to Shots Fired on Freeway

Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

Supervisors Goodwin, Logsdon, and Weishan Oppose Call to Further Cut the Sheriff’s Budget

Did David Clarke Inspire Michigan Militia?

He was a prominent speaker urging rebellion against Michigan governor.

12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote

ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.

Temporary CDC Eviction Ban

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.

Deputy Charged in Fatal Crash Resigns

Crowley Budget Advances Equity Goals

$1.2 billion budget down slightly, with less for capital spending, parks and Sheriff's office.

Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell

Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?

Protest Shuts Down I-94 Freeway

Protests continued in city last week after Breonna Taylor decision.

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park

Statement of Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supervisors Want Chokehold Ban Codified

Sheriff's Office does not oppose a chokehold ban, but has reservations about self-defense prohibition.

MPD Implements the Reckless Driving Reduction Initiative to Combat Reckless Driving

County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders

$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.

Statement of Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Regarding the Tragic Attacks on September 11, 2001

Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?

So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.

MCSO Responds to Fatal Incident on I-43

MCSO is Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating an Endangered Missing Person

Kenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police

Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.

Statement Regarding Custody Status of Mr. Blake

David Clarke a Key Part of Bannon Scam

Ex-sheriff not indicted but was key fundraiser for We Build the Wall group accused of fraud.

Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC

But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.

Former Milwaukeean Running for Vice President

Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.

Our Sheriff’s Department is Underfunded and Understaffed

DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent

Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.

MCSO Investigates Death in Kosciuszko Park

County Supervisor Ryan Clancy Supports 25% Cut to Sheriff’s Budget

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

MCSO Responds to Fatal Incident at McKinley Beach

Racial Equity Legislation Signed Into Law

Also, Juneteenth officially becomes a major holiday for Milwaukee County.

Erik Brooks Announces Endorsement from Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas

Sheriff believes in strong leadership, community relations

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Minister and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer and American Patriot Congressman John R. Lewis (D-Ga.)

MCSO Responds to Shots Fired on I-94

MCSO Conducts Death Investigation at Bradford Beach

Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands

Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.

Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD

Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.

Fireworks harm the quality of life in our neighborhoods

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says

Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree

With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee

The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.

Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.

State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform

Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.

Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response

Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.

We Don’t Need the National Guard

We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.

Five Protest Marches Planned Wednesday

Largest march will leave from Humboldt Park in Bay View at 3 p.m. and head north

Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released

District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.

Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested

Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Policy Adoption to Protect Protestors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want

Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.

City Imposes Third 9 p.m. Curfew Monday

Officials lament burglaries, fires, vandalism. Chief Morales warns police "taking action".

Pastors Lead Peaceful Protest, But Second March Draws Police in Riot Gear

A tale of two marches, one with songs of unity, another with a standoff between marchers and dozens of police officers.

Milwaukee Opening New Northside Community Testing Site

Site will be on Custer High School campus, replaces Midtown Center.

Sheriff Lucas Issues Statement Regarding National Guard Authorization

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee

MCSO Apprehends Suspect in Shots Fired Incident

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas’ Statement on the Passing of Deputy Inspector Samuel Leatherwood (Ret.)

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests a Suspect in the Shooting which Occurred on 1-94 E/B at about 35th Street Earlier Today

Council Okays Fines for “Safer at Home” Violators

107 arrests so far by Milwaukee Police; now can issue fines of $500 to enforce state order.

House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases

The first confirmed case was announced Friday. Six more inmates being tested.

House of Correction Has Confirmed COVID-19 Case

One inmate has confirmed case, several others showing symptoms. Nurse that works at jail also tests positive.