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Sheriff Denita Ball is working to build a stronger Milwaukee County.

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Meet Sheriff Ball

Dr. Denita Ball was appointed Milwaukee County Sheriff by Governor Tony Evers on October 27, 2022. She went on to win the election for a full term in November 2022, making history as the first woman elected Sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first Black woman elected sheriff in Wisconsin. Before becoming Sheriff, Ball served as Chief Deputy Sheriff, overseeing the Sheriff’s Office’s day-to-day operations and leading public safety services across the county. Prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office, she built a distinguished 25-year career with the Milwaukee Police Department. Sheriff Ball brings proven leadership and deep professional training to the job. She is a graduate of the National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course and Jail Administration Course, the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy, the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Executive Development Course, and the Southern Police Institute Chief Executive Leadership Course.

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Sheriff Ball's Priorities

  • Expanding Jail Programming

    Sheriff Denita Ball believes that justice means more than incarceration — it means giving people a real path forward. That is why she has championed expanded programming in education, workforce readiness, mental health treatment, and substance use recovery for individuals in the care of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. By addressing the root causes of recidivism and investing in second chances, Sheriff Ball is not just managing a safer facility today — she is building a stronger Milwaukee County for tomorrow.

  • Improving Public Safety for All

    Sheriff Denita Ball and her deputies work every single day to keep our shared public spaces safe — from county parks and parkways to the highways that connect our communities. Sheriff Ball believes everyone in Milwaukee County deserves to feel safe whether they’re taking their kids to the park, commuting to work, or walking through their neighborhood.

  • Recruiting, Hiring, & Retention

    Milwaukee County is only as strong as the men and women who serve it, and Sheriff Denita Ball is committed to fully staffing the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office with a workforce that reflects the diversity, talent, and dedication of our community. She has taken bold steps to modernize recruiting, streamline hiring, and create a workplace where skilled professionals want to build lasting careers. Because when we invest in the people who serve Milwaukee County, we invest in the safety and future of every neighborhood we protect.

  • Enhancing Staff and Occupant Wellness

    Sheriff Denita Ball knows that you cannot pour from an empty cup — and that means taking care of the people who take care of Milwaukee County. Under her leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has expanded mental health resources, peer support programs, and wellness initiatives that meet employees where they are and address the real demands of this work. Sheriff Ball is committed to a culture where wellness is not an afterthought — it is a priority, for every employee and every individual in the care of this Office.