History was made Friday, as the first African American woman was sworn in as the Milwaukee County sheriff. She’s also the first African American woman to take on a sheriff position in the state of Wisconsin.
Denita Ball took her oath of office Friday after winning the election in November.
Ball said the significant achievement of being the first African American woman sheriff in Milwaukee County is not lost on her. She said she hopes young Black girls take this as inspiration to accomplish any goal they put their minds to.
She said she wants everyone to know that under her leadership, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office will be focused on community engagement.
“I think — because I have the support of the community — it will be easier to get things done. They know they have a willing partner in the sheriff’s office,” said Ball.
Ball said there will be challenges ahead, but she is ready to take them on.
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