MCSO hiring event: push for more jail staffing, diversity

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is trying a new tactic to diversify the jail staff and build up its numbers, numbers which were lost during the COVID pandemic, with an in-person hiring event.

MCSO correctional officer hiring event, $30/hour starting pay

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will host a hiring event for correctional officers on Thursday, Jan. 11, at UMOS in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee County Zoo arrest, FOX6 obtains all sheriff's office video

FOX6 obtained all Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office video associated with the October arrest of a 17-year-old girl at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Milwaukee County sheriff goes Thanksgiving shopping, to donate food

Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball and deputies went Thanksgiving shopping to help families in need. County Executive Crowley was also in the holiday spirit.

Bodycam video, incident at Milwaukee County Zoo
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The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released video on Friday, Nov. 3 tied to the arrest of a 17-year-old girl.

Milwaukee County Zoo arrest, sheriff's office releases video

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has now released video associated with the October arrest of a 17-year-old girl at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy force used during arrest at zoo

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office offered information related to use of force applied during an arrest that was made at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday.

Milwaukee County sheriff's Citizen Academy offers firsthand look

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office held its free, annual Citizens Academy on Saturday, Oct. 21. It gave the public a chance to see what deputies do.

Franklin Call to Duty Memorial for 13 fallen deputies rededicated

A Milwaukee County Call to Duty Memorial rededication ceremony Tuesday in Franklin celebrated improvements made to keep the memorial around longer while honoring the 13 fallen deputies whose names are on it.

Franklin Call to Duty Memorial rededicated
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A Milwaukee County Call to Duty Memorial rededication ceremony Tuesday in Franklin celebrated improvements made to keep the memorial around longer while honoring the 13 fallen deputies whose names are on it.

Milwaukee County Jail death, inmate's mother shares pain with sheriff

The mother of a woman who died in the Milwaukee County Jail shared her heartbreak during a public hearing on Sept. 11, as the sheriff looked on. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it is 40% short of jail guards needed.

Milwaukee Labor Day weekend boat patrols ramp up

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office boat patrol will have extra eyes on Lake Michigan this Labor Day Weekend to make sure everyone stays safe.

Milwaukee County Jail inmates barricade selves in library, 27 charged

Twenty-seven Milwaukee County Jail inmates barricaded themselves inside a library on Aug. 12, the sheriff's office announced. They are now charged.

794 crash at Pennsylvania Avenue, 14-year-old dead, driver arrested

A 14-year-old girl was killed in a crash on State Highway 794/Lake Parkway early Sunday. The 17-year-old driver was arrested for OWI/drugs. Sheriff's officials say she was going over 110 mph on the interstate.

Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony; 'We carry you with us'

The Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held on Friday, May 5 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.