Gov. Evers Appoints Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff
Kerry Kirn. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ resignation. Kirn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
“Kerry Kirn has more than three decades of experience in the Clark County Sheriff’s Office,” said Gov. Evers. “He will serve the people of Clark County well as their next sheriff.”Kirn has worked for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office since 1991 and currently serves the county as detective captain. In this role, he supervises the detective division and has increased collaboration with the West Central Drug Task Force and other state and federal entities. Kirn has dedicated his entire law enforcement career to Clark County, having previously served as a reserve deputy, communications and corrections deputy, patrol deputy, and detective for the Sheriff’s Office.
“The appointment of Captain Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff will ensure a smooth transition of leadership that will benefit the citizens we serve, our county, and especially the Clark County Sheriff’s Office staff,” said Clark County Sheriff Scott Haines.
Kirn currently resides in Willard. He earned an associate degree in police science from Chippewa Valley Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Mount Senario College.
“I am honored to be appointed the next Clark County Sheriff by Governor Tony Evers and look forward to leading the Clark County Sheriff’s Office,” said Kirn. “I also look forward to working with all of the law enforcement agencies and continuing to serve the citizens of Clark County.”
A photo of Kirn is available here.An online version of this release is available here.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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