Denita Ball

Criminal Justice / Public Safety 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. Criminal Justice / Public Safety 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. Criminal Justice / Public Safety 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. Criminal Justice / Public Safety 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’s a priority, for every employee and every individual in the care of this Office.