Denita Ball

Supervisors Question Jail Leaders Following Audit

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

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.

Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff

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

Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.

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

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

Chief Judge, Sheriff At Odds On Bailiff Staffing

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

After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved

Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.

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.

Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools

Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.

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.

Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike

County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.

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.

Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit

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

Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit

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

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.

County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue

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

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

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

County Committee Moves to Replace Private Bus Security

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

Sup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges

Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.

Sheriff Reports Jail is Understaffed, Overpopulated

Staffing data is part of information release for county board's jail inquiry.

No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death

DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.

Sheriff’s Deputy Is Again Sending Controversial Emails To Politicians

The deputy was suspended in 2021 for sending emails to politicians that identified him as Milwaukee deputy.

14% of Shooting Victims in Milwaukee This Year Are Under The Age of 17

Percentage has nearly doubled. Police attribute issue to easy access to guns.

New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril

Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains

Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive

52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.

Corrections Officer Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault Of Inmate

29-year-old officer was arrested at the jail Monday by Sheriff's Office investigators.

Sheriff Denita Ball Shuffles Jail Leadership

Joshua Briggs new director and commander. Inspector Aaron Dobson now leads courts.

Correctional Officer Charged in Jail Death

A 32-year-old correctional officer has been charged with felony misconduct in public office.

Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail

Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee

30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.

Brieon Green’s Family Questions Video, Transparency of Sheriff

Video of Green's suicide and deputy sheriffs handling of him incomplete, they charge.

Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?

Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.

Odell Ball Announces His Candidacy for the Milwaukee District 9 Aldermanic Seat

Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In

Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.

Milwaukee County deputy accused; allegedly stole money during eviction

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail

Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.

Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff

Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv

Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.

Overcrowded Jail Seeks to Send Inmates to Racine

County Jail regularly exceeding its legal capacity, needs solution, Sheriff's Office says.

County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog

Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.

Denita Ball Wins Sheriff’s Race

Ball wins with 55% of the vote, defeating Brian Barkow and Thomas Beal.

2022 Milwaukee County Primary Election Results

Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, a State Assembly seat and a council race.

Milwaukee County Sheriff Race

Three candidates on ballot and one write-in jockey to become next Milwaukee County Sheriff.

Ballot Access A Concern In Milwaukee County Jail

Advocates, candidates for Sheriff question voting access in county jail.

Interview with Mohamed Awad

Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.

Interview with Thomas Beal

Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.

Interview with Brian Barkow

Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

Supervisors Debate Unpaid Jail Labor

Current policy gives sentence reductions for labor performed; Clancy pushes resolution declaring unpaid labor is 'immoral.'

City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.

Representative Evan Goyke Endorses Dr. Denita Ball for Milwaukee County Sheriff

Rep. Goyke calls Dr. Ball the most qualified candidate for the job.

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

Chief Deputy Denita Ball Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee County Sheriff

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.

MCSO Salutes Honor Flight Heroes

There are two Honor Flights scheduled to depart on Saturday, September 7, 2019, for Washington D.C. at approximately 4:59 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

MCSO Salutes Honor Flight Heroes April 5, 2019

"These brave men and women dedicated their lives to securing the freedoms we now enjoy."

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 1, 2019

Move Over, Slow Down, Drive Sober

“As of noon yesterday, due to weather and road conditions, there have been 64 crashes, including one fatality,” said Chief Deputy Ball.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."