Dr. Denita R. Ball was sworn in on Friday, January 6, as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County. She is the first female Sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in … [Read more...]
Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Statement Regarding the Accreditation of the Milwaukee County Jail by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care
On Monday May, 17th , Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas announced that the Milwaukee County Jail has, for the first time in its history, earned accreditation from the National Commission on … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Received the COVID-19 Vaccine
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas and MCSO agency members received the COVID-19 vaccine recently. Sheriff Lucas hopes by getting the vaccine he has encouraged all members of the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Host First Annual Holiday Slide-Thru
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted the First Annual Holiday Slide-Thru at the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center. Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas, MCSO deputies, volunteers, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies & Partners Shop for Area Families for Thanksgiving
Milwaukee County Sheriff Office partnered with Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MDSA), Milwaukee Retired Deputy Sheriff’s Association (MRDSA), and Metcalfe’s Market will provide … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and Behavioral Health Department Collaborate to Create Crisis Assessment and Response Team
By Karen Stokes The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Department (BHD) to create an alternative to emergency detentions or arrests for … [Read more...]
Temporary CDC Eviction Ban
Milwaukee, WI (October 8, 2020) The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is statutorily obligated to perform evictions after a landlord obtains an order from the court. MCSO is aware … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge
On Sunday, Sept. 20, at approximately 10:49 p.m., a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy reported a vehicle parked on the Hoan Bridge. Upon further investigation, the deputy found the vehicle was … [Read more...]
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Sheriff Lucas Affirms Commitment to Restoring Honor, Integrity and Trust to Law Enforcement in Milwaukee County
By Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas My name is Earnell Lucas. On Nov. 6, 2018, you – the people of Milwaukee County – entrusted me with the high honor of serving as our community’s 65th sheriff. You … [Read more...]
SCAM ALERT! MCSO is Reporting an Increase in Phone Scams
SCAM ALERT! MCSO is reporting an increase in phone scams. We will not call you and ask for money over the phone for payment of warrants or missed jury duty appointments. If you’ve been the victim of a … [Read more...]