Command Staff

Command Staff
Inspector Richard Schmidt
Office of the Sheriff Senior Commander Appointed 06/06/1986 Inspector Schmidt was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on June 6, 1986. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1996, Captain in January of 2002, Deputy Inspector in January of 2003 and Inspector, by Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., in February 2006. Inspector Schmidt has led the Police Services Bureau, and is currently leading the Detention Services Bureau. This includes oversight of the medical, clerical, correctional officers, and sworn staff assigned to the Milwaukee County Jail, also known as the County Correctional Facility Central. On January 1, 2009, the House of Correction in Franklin, also known as the County Correctional Facility South, the electronic inmate monitoring, and the Huber community access program all came under the authority of the Sheriff. The associated facilities and programs were then placed in the Detention Bureau. In addition, the Detention Bureau was expanded to include the Courts Services Division, which provides bailiffs for the Milwaukee County Court House, the Criminal Justice Facility, the Safety Building and the courts located at the Children’s Detention Center in Wauwatosa. Inspector Schmidt has a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Masters Degree in Administration, both from Hyles-Anderson Crown Point, IN. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Executive Management Program, the National Institute of Corrections Executive Excellence program, the F.B.I. National Academy and has attended Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government for the classes Driving Government Performance and Senior Executives in State & Local Governments. Inspector Schmidt has participated in the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, the F.B.I. National Academy, the National Institute of Corrections – Large Jail Network Trainings, and the Wisconsin Jail Association. He has been involved through the Sheriff’s Office with volunteer efforts with the Special Olympics, Shop with a Cop, the Johnetta Borum Christmas party for underprivileged children, the National Education Association’s Read Across America, and the Salvation Army.
Inspector Edward Bailey
Office of the Sheriff Adjutant to Sheriff Clarke Appointed 03/20/1992 Inspector Bailey was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in March of 1992. He was promoted to the rank of Detective in May of 1996, and to the rank of Sergeant in March of 1999. In February of 2005, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Captain, and in March of 2007, appointed him to the position of Deputy Inspector and Commander of the Administration Bureau. In December 2010, upon re-election for his third consecutive Term of Office, Sheriff Clarke appointed Edward to the position of Agency Inspector, where he is privileged to serve as the Sheriff's Adjutant. Inspector Bailey has served a variety of assignments within the agency, including core responsibilities as a K-9 officer in the Detention Bureau, a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division and as the Supervisor of the Drug Enforcement Unit. In addition to his duties as Sheriff Clarke's Adjutant, Inspector Bailey monitors the legislative processes occurring in the Wisconsin State Legislature and the US Congress, and represents the Sheriff as his legislative liaison to those bodies. In addition, Inspector Bailey is privileged to lead the Honor Guard of the Sheriff's Office, the agency's renowned drill and ceremony unit. In 1989, Inspector Bailey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Michigan. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Death Investigation School, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's Basic Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Course. In July 2011, Inspector Bailey received a certification from the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of the 223rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Prior to crossing to civilian law enforcement, Inspector Bailey was honored to serve as a Commissioned Officer in the Military Police Corps of the United States Army, serving at Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort McClellan, Alabama. He resides in Greendale Wisconsin, a Southwestern suburb of Milwaukee County, with his wife Michele and 2 children.
Major Nancy Evans
Detention Services Bureau Appointed 07/08/1997 Major Evans began her career with Milwaukee County on July 8,1997, at the former House of Correction. She was a trained weapons officer and a field-training officer. She was promoted to Sergeant in June of 1999 and Lieutenant in June of 2005. In 2009, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. appointed Major Evans as the Commanding Officer in charge of the former House of Correction renamed County Correctional Facility South. Major Evans was appointed in 2012, to command the largest segment of Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the Detention Services Bureau. This includes oversight of the County Correctional Facility South, the County Correctional Facility Central, the Electronic Monitoring Unit, the DOTS Unit and Court Services, which includes all courtroom activities in the County Courthouse, Safety Building and Vel Phillips Juvenile Center. Major Evans graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University. She also holds an Associates Degree in Business and graduated from Waukesha County Technical College Police Academy. Major Evans attended Northwestern University Executive Management Program. She has participated in the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, and the Wisconsin Jail Association. She has volunteered with the Special Olympics, Shop with a Cop, the National Education Association’s Read Across America Program, and the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
Deputy Inspector Aisha Barkow
Administrative Services Bureau Appointed 01/13/97 Deputy Inspector Aisha Barkow was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in January of 1997. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August, 2006. In January of 2009, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted her to the rank of Captain and in December of 2010, promoted her to the rank of Deputy Inspector. Currently, Deputy Inspector Barkow commands the Administrative Services Bureau, which consists of Emergency Management, Training Academy, Communications Division, Open Records, Civil Process Unit, and the Community Policing Unit. In addition, Deputy Inspector Barkow served as the liaison for the Community Justice Council, a committee comprised of county and community leaders working towards restoring the criminal justice system in Milwaukee County. She has also served a variety of assignments within the agency, including five years as an Information Technology Specialist, classification officer, and officer within the Courts Division. In 2000, Deputy Inspector Barkow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She continued her higher education and in December 2004 earned a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from UW-Milwaukee. She also holds certificates in trauma counseling, and completed the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) "Leadership in Police Organizations" course.
Deputy Inspector Kevin Nyklewicz
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility Central Appointed 06/10/1994 Deputy Inspector Nyklewicz was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in June 1994 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1999. In February 2005, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Captain, and in October 2009, appointed him to the position of Deputy Inspector. Currently, Deputy Inspector Nyklewicz is assigned to the Detention Services Bureau, which includes the County Correctional Facility-Central, County Correctional Facility-South and the Courts Division. Deputy Inspector Nyklewicz served as the Director of the Community Justice Resource Center. The CJRC is an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders in need of alcohol/drug intervention treatment and programming, which includes educational and vocational development and placement. He has also served as the supervisor of the Jail Classification Unit and has worked in the TABS and D.A.R.E. programs. Deputy Inspector Nyklewicz attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and has received certification from the program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Deputy Inspector Tobie Weberg
Police Services Bureau Appointed 11/13/92 Deputy Inspector Weberg was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in November of 1992. He was promoted to the rank of Detective in August of 2001 and assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. As a Detective, he was assigned to the Sheriff's General Investigations Unit, Warrant Squad and Gun Reduction Interdiction Program. He also was assigned to the US Marshal's Fugitive Task Force held federal deputization with them from 2002 - 2006. In February of 2005, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Sergeant where he was the Officer-in-Charge of the Gun Reduction Interdiction Program until the creation of the Targeted Enforcement Unit in June of 2006. He continued to supervise the Targeted Enforcement Unit as a Sergeant until being promoted to the rank of Captain in December of 2007. Upon being promoted to the rank of Captain, he was the assigned as the Patrol Division Commander being responsible for the Expressway, Parks & Transit Security, Institution Grounds and Special Events. In January of 2009, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Deputy Inspector. Currently, Deputy Inspector Weberg is the commanding officer over the Police Services Bureau, which is comprised of the Airport Division, Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol Division. Deputy Inspector Weberg has been a member of the Sheriff's SWAT Team since 1995 and in December of 2006 became the 6th SWAT Commander since the units inception in 1967. Deputy Inspector Weberg has attended numerous law enforcement training programs and schools and has completed course work at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has a graduate of Marquette University's Future Milwaukee Leadership Program (Class of 2007). He also currently serves on the Executive Board for the Association of SWAT Personnel - Wisconsin. Deputy Inspector Weberg has many awards of recognition, of which he is most proud of receiving the Sheriff's David Demos Award (2003), the Award for Outstanding Efforts in Investigating Firearm Offenses from the US Attorney General's Office (then US Attorney General John Ashcroft - June 2004), and the Paul W. Roemer Award (highest award from the Association of SWAT Personnel - Wisconsin).
Captain Brian Barkow
Police Services Bureau Law Enforcement Analytics Division Appointed 09/05/97 Captain Brian Barkow was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in September of 1997. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August of 2006. In March of 2009, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Captain. Currently, Captain Barkow commands the Law Enforcement Analytics Division (L.E.A.D.), which provides tactical, operational, and strategic analysis for the agency. L.E.A.D., a highly innovative division, utilizes the nationally recognized COMPSTAT model in analyzing data, crime trends, and tracking resource and performance accountability in all Sheriff’s Office operations by utilizing state of the art business intelligence software. In March 2009, Captain Barkow was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division where he oversaw the operations of the General Investigations Unit, Special Investigations Unit, Background Investigations Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, and all agency Task Force assignments. In 2004, Captain Barkow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Captain Barkow is a 2008 graduate from the Future Milwaukee Leadership Training program at Marquette University.
Captain Colin Briggs
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 01/11/2002 Captain Colin Briggs began his public service for Milwaukee County in June 1998, as a Correctional Officer for the Milwaukee County House of Corrections (CCF-S). During his tenor at Milwaukee County House of Corrections he also served as Field Training Officer, C.E.R.T. team member and Transportation Officer. He was then appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on January 11, 2002. Promoted to Sergeant in 2008, then to Lieutenant in 2010 and Captain in October 2010. Captain Briggs has performed duties as a Deputy Sheriff in the Detention Services Bureau (County Correctional Facility- Central), Criminal Investigations Division (Gun Reduction Interdiction Program), Police Services Bureau/ Patrol (Targeted Enforcement Unit), Police Services Bureau/ Patrol (Third Shift Patrol Supervisor). Captain Briggs is currently assigned to the County Correctional Facility- South as the lead coordinator for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Discipline, Order, Training and Structure (D.O.T.S.) program. Captain Briggs is also a member of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team, appointed in February 2006 and a member of the Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. Captain Briggs currently holds an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. Captain Briggs is also a member of our nation’s armed forces, in which he has served 23 years to include active and reserve time. Captain Briggs currently holds the rank of Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves and has attended several military leadership courses throughout his military service. Captain Briggs has also served our nation while deployed as a Combat Advisor during two tours in Iraq and obtained certification in Counter Insurgency Operations. Captain Briggs also is a LESB certified instructor for the Sheriff’s Office in the disciplines of Firearms, Principles of Subject Control and C.E.R.T.
Captain Debra Burmeister
Adjutant to the Major Detention Services Bureau Appointed 04/24/1998 Captain Debra Burmeister was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in April of 1998. She is currently privileged to serve as the Adjutant to the Major. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in of October 2010. In November of 2010, she was promoted to Lieutenant. Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted her to the rank of Captain in August of 2011. Captain Burmeister was a member of the Information Technology Unit from 1999-2004. She served as a bailiff from 2004-2005. In 2005, she was assigned to the Detention Services Bureau in the Special Projects unit. Captain Burmeister earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She participated as a speaker at the 2002 American Jail Association Conference. She has attended various leadership and technology seminars. Captain Burmeister completed Computer Crime training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Burmeister volunteers as a Certified Therapy Dog Handler at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
Captain James Cox
Office of the Sheriff Internal Affairs Division Appointed June 5, 1992 In 1992, Captain James Cox was hired by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. In 1999, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 2009, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted him to the rank of Lieutenant and to Captain in January 2011. His law enforcement experience has included supervision throughout the agency (Detention Bureau, Courts Division, Process Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Airport Division.) He is currently assigned to the Internal Affairs Division- Administration Bureau, where he investigates employee misconduct and serves as a liaison to the Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel. Captain James Cox attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. While attending UW-Madison, he worked as a legislative Wisconsin State Assembly staff person (1986-88). In 2004, he graduated from the Northwestern University For Public Safety program. He is also a graduate of Marquette’s Future Milwaukee Leadership Training Program and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations Program. Captain Cox has been active in numerous community organizations. He has volunteered for the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and the Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of America. At the YMCA, he ran an At-Risk Youth Work Program while attending college.
Captain Darlene Goodlette
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 8/14/92 Captain Goodlette was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in August of 1992. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in March of 1999. In April of 2004, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted her to the rank of Captain. Currently, Captain Goodlette is assigned to the County Correctional Facility Central. She has served in a variety of assignments including as a state certified instructor for police and jailor disciplines, a staff instructor in the training academy, a bailiff in court services, and as sergeant in the Airport Division and Detention Bureau. She has also served as a captain in the Airport Divison, Courts Division, and more recently as the commanding captain in Communications. Captain Goodlette has a degree in Community Leadership from Alverno College. She has received training in Leadership and Mastering Performance Management and the Department of Corrections Disruptive Groups. She is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.
Captain Daniel Hughes
Administrative Services Bureau Training Division Appointed 11/18/96 Captain Daniel Hughes was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff on November 18, 1996. Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted him to the rank of Sergeant in July of 2006, and then Lieutenant in February 2009. Captain Hughes currently holds an Associated Degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in Police Science, and is a 2009 graduate of Marquette University's Future Milwaukee Leadership Program. Captain Hughes has worked in several different assignments as a Deputy Sheriff to include the CCF-C (formally the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility), the Patrol Division as a Deputy assigned to expressway patrol operations, as a Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) assigned to the Warrant Squad, the Gun Reduction Interdiction Program (GRIP unit), and the Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU). Captain Hughes was appointed to the MCSO Swat team in January 2001, as a Swat Technician. He then moved up in the ranks holding a position of Sniper, Assistant Team Leader and now Team Leader. Captain Hughes is currently the commander of the Training Academy and has served as the second in command of the Patrol Division.
Captain Thomas Meverden
Police Services Bureau Patrol Division Appointed 07/15/96 Captain Thomas Meverden was hired as a Deputy Sheriff July 15, 1996. His initial assignment was in the Detention Services Bureau. He was privileged to have worked on numerous projects there, such as Y2K preparedness, inmate overflow and records and release processes. After his time in the Detention Services Bureau, he received an assignment to the Airport Division, conducting law enforcement duties there. In April of 2001, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. After a brief second stop in the Detention Services Bureau, he was reassigned to the Patrol Division. On December 14, 2007 Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to Lieutenant of the Patrol Division to work closely with that Division's Commander. In January, 2009, Sheriff Clarke promoted him to Captain, allowing him to function as the Patrol Division's Commanding Officer. As Captain of the Patrol Division, Captain Meverden is responsible for Expressway Patrol, County Institution Patrol Operations, as well as the Sheriff's Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU), focusing on transit security and parks policing. Captain Meverden is a proud member of the Sheriff's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, where he serves as an Assistant Team Leader. In his Captain Meverden he has been involved in the operational planning and execution of several tactical responses, enforcement efforts, and special events such as the USS Freedom Commissioning and Harley Davidson Anniversary celebrations. His proudest moment with the agency came on December 6, 2006 as an Incident Supervisor during an explosion at the Falk Plant, as officers under his direct control bravely assisted in the saving of numerous lives at the scene.
Captain Kerri McKenzie
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 2/25/94 Captain McKenzie was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in February 1994, and promoted to Detective in January 1999. Sheriff Clarke promoted her to Sergeant in July 2005 , to Lieutenant in December 2007, and in August 2008 appointed her as a Captain in the Detention Services Bureau. Captain McKenzie previous assignments include commander of the Electronic Monitoring and Apprehension Unit and Detention Services Bureau. Captain McKenzie also was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit.
Captain Anthony Moffett
Administrative Services Bureau Open Records/Central Records/ DNA Unit Records & Identification Appointed 1/07/00 Captain Moffett was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in January of 2000. He has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He earned the Rank of Captain in December 2011. Captain Moffett is the Commander of Open Records Unit, DNA Collection, Central Records, and Records and Identification.He has seved in the following Divisions as a Deputy Sheriff; Patrol, Courts, Detention, and as a Detective in the Drug Enforcement Unit. Captain Moffett is a 20 year Veteran of the Armed Forces in which he has served both active, and reserve duty. He served actively during Desert Storm. In 2010, while serving as a Deputy Sheriff, Captain Moffett was awarded the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Superior Achievement Award, which is awarded to members who have shown a devotion to duty, professional excellence, or service representing the best interests of the community and law enforcement, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Captain Michael Rewolinski
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 05/14/93 Captain M. Rewolinski was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in May of 1993. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in June of 1996, and Sergeant in June of 2000. On March 8, 2007, he was promoted to Captain by Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. Captain Rewolinski is currently assigned to the County Correctional Facility South. He most recently performed the duties of Acting Commanding Officer in the Special Operations Bureau – Courts Division. He has also served as a supervisor at the Airport and Detention Bureau. Rewolinski has been assigned to the Patrol Division as a Deputy Sheriff as well in the Criminal Investigation Division as a Detective in the Financial Crimes Unit. Captain Rewolinski attended Marquette University, he has received training in the investigation of Deadly Force, Disruptive Threat Groups and Law Enforcement Criminal Intelligence.
Captain Syliva Rodriguez
Police Services Bureau Airport Division Appointed 03/20/92 Captain Sylvia Rodriguez was the first bilingual deputy appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on November 13, 1992. As a bilingual officer, she had the opportunity to work in all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office and assist other law enforcement agencies in Milwaukee County with Spanish interpretations, criminal investigations, and community events. As a deputy, she was assigned to Detention Bureau’s Classification Unit, Patrol Division, Courts Division, and the Community Policing Unit. In May 2003, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. created the Community Policing / Facilitator’s Unit to build positive relationships within our community. Captain Rodriguez was the first officer assigned to this specialized unit, and assisted in its development. In February 2005, she was promoted to Sergeant. In December 2008, Sheriff Clarke promoted her to the rank of Lieutenant to be the commander of the newly created Quality Assurance Unit. This unit is responsible for evaluating what we, as an agency, do well and how we can do it better. The unit incorporates in-depth analysis of our processes and determines what changes are needed to meet the needs of our customers. Captain Rodriguez graduated from IBA College of Cosmetology and completed numerous higher education courses at Milwaukee Area Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. She has also completed Supervision of Police Personnel at Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and Leadership in Police Organizations sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Captain Scott Stiff
Police Services Bureau Criminal Investigations Division Appointed September 8, 1989 Captain Stiff was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in September of 1989. He was appointed to the rank of Detective in June of 2000 and assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. As a Detective, he was assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Group (HITDTA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), US Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force, the Sheriff’s General Investigations Division, Witness Protection Unit and Warrant Squad. He is also assigned to the Training Academy as a firearms instructor. In July of 2005, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., promoted him to the rank of Sergeant. He was assigned to the Detention Bureau, Patrol Division and the Internal Affairs Division where he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in August of 2009. In 2011, Sheriff Clarke promoted to the rank of Captain. Currently, he oversees the Criminal Investigations Division that is comprised of the General Investigation Unit, Special Investigation Unit, Background Investigation Unit, and various federal and state task force assignments. He has been an active member of the Sheriff’s SWAT Team since 1993 and currently serves as the SWAT Assistant Commander. Lieutenant Stiff has completed numerous law enforcement-training programs. He has completed Northwestern University’s Supervision of Police Personnel Course. He has studied Police Science at Milwaukee Area Technical College (1985 – 1989). He has served as a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard (1984 – 1994) and is a Desert Storm Veteran.
Captain Catherine Trimboli
Detention Services Bureau Court Services Appointed 04/22/96 Captain Catherine Trimboli was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in April of 1996. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August of 2008, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in October of 2009 and in November of 2010, Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr promoted her to the rank of Captain. Captain Trimboli has served in many assignments throughout the agency, including the County Correctional Facility-Central, the Airport Division, the Patrol Division, the Courts and the Internal Affairs Division. While assigned to the Patrol Division, she was one of the first members of the OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Task Force and teaches Standardized Field Sobriety Tests as a Master Instructor. Captain Trimboli also holds instructor certifications in Vehicle Contacts, Principles of Subject Control and Tactical Communication Skills. Captain Trimboli is currently assigned to Court Services. Captain Trimboli has attended numerous law enforcement training programs, including the International Chiefs of Police, Leadership in Police Organizations course and the Northwestern University Executive Management Program. Captain Trimboli is a 2010 graduate of Marquette University’s Future Milwaukee Leadership Program.
Captain Leslie Wachowiak
Administrative Services Bureau Community Policing Unit Appointed 04/14/95 Captain Leslie Wachowiak was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in April of 1995. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in September of 2009, to the rank of Captain on December 12^th of 2010. She is currently assigned to the Administration Services Bureau, where she overseas the Community Policing Unit. In addition, Captain Wachowiak serves on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee benefiting Special Olympics. This committee is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Deputy, Captain Wachowiak served both the Detention Services Bureau, and in the Airport Division of the Police Services Bureau. Captain Wachowiak is a member of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s bicycle patrol unit. Captain Wachowiak graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice/sociology.
Corrections Captain Gregory Bacon
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility Central Appointed July 25, 1994 Captain Bacon began his public service for Milwaukee County as a Correctional Officer at the former House of Correction in July of 1994. During his tenure as a Correctional Officer he served on the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) and was a Weapons Transportation Officer. In 1998, he was promoted to Sergeant. He was assigned to the Huber Court Liaison post and became a CERT Team Leader. In May of 2004 Captain Bacon was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to monitor the Huber Facility and Electronic Surveillance Unit. In March of 2010, Captain Bacon was appointed as the Prison Rape Elimination Act(PREA) Coordinator.Captain Bacon attended the State of Wisconsin Emergency Management Training and the Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team Training in 2011. In January of 2012, Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted him to the position of Captain. He is currently assigned to the Detention Services Bureau at the County Correctional Facility Central. Captain Bacon was honored to serve in the United States Coast Guard, serving in Kodiak, Alaska and Air Station San Diego, CA. He graduated from the Maritime Law Enforcement School in Modesto, CA in 1998. He currently belongs to the Disabled American Veterans Association. Captain Bacon also has attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for Police Science.
Corrections Captain Bonnie Crissey
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility Central Appointed 04/7/1990 Corrections Captain Bonnie Crissey began her career with Milwaukee County as a Corrections Officer on April 7, 1997. She trained as weapons officer and a field-training officer and worked in that capacity prior to being promoted to Sergeant in June of 1999. She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June of 2005 and then appointed to Corrections Captain by Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. on May 3, 2009. Currently she is assigned to the Detention Services Bureau at the County Corrections Facility – Central, where she oversees the transportation and classification units.
Corrections Captain William Duckert
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 10/18/1999 Captain William Duckert was appointed to the County Correctional Facility –South in October 1999, and promoted to Sergeant in 2002. In 2007, he was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant and on July 16, 2009 he was appointed Captain by Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and assigned to Detention Services at the County Correctional Facility-South. Captain Duckert has attended the University of Phoenix and Cardinal Stritch University. He has received training from the American Jail Association for the Direct Supervision of Inmates. He is also a CPR and AED instructor at the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Training Academy.
Corrections Captain Jose Hernandez
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 02/18/1992 Captain Jose Hernandez was appointed to the County Correctional Facility –South (CCFS) in February of 1992. In the fall of 1995, he was selected as a canine handler and continued to serve the agency in this capacity until June of 2010 at which time he was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant and was designated to oversee detention services bureau canine program in it’s entirety. Captain Hernandez was appointed as Captain in October 2011. His area of responsibility was broadened to include Detention Services Bureau and all divisions of the Agency’s canine program. Captain Hernandez has completed a degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix, and also the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Management and Leadership Development Program. He currently holds certifications as a Police canine instructor, and handler as well as canine decoy certification.
Corrections Captain Damon Key
Detention Services Bureau County Correctional Facility South Appointed 2/1/99 Captain Damon Key was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office in February of 1999. He was promoted to the rank Lieutenant in July of 2009, and again in March of 2010, when Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. promoted him to Captain. Captain Key responsibilities consist of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the institution, supervising administrative operations and assigning security staff. Captain Key ensures knowledge and skill levels are compatible with the staff post duties at the CCF-South. In 1996, Captain Key earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Marquette University.
Lieutenant William Brown
Admiinistration Bureau Communications Appointed 06/24/91 Lieutenant William A. Brown was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office on June 24, 1991. Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. promoted him to the rank of Sergeant on August 28, 2006, leading to the appointment of Lieutenant on August 4, 2009. Lieutenant Brown serves the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office as the field expert and supervisor of the agency’s 2007 initiative created to reduce impaired driving, the State of Wisconsin’s first dedicated Operating While Impaired (OWI) Task Force. Subsequent to the field successes of this sovereign initiative, in 2009, the Sheriff charged Lieutenant Brown with creating and leading the State’s first Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility OWI Task Force. This task force, made up of multiple law enforcement agencies from two counties, is the first of its kind in the nation. Lieutenant Brown also serves on the MCSO Honor Guard, and is an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations Control and Defense and Arrest Tactics at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. He conducts workshops to other law enforcement personnel and stakeholders on Freeway Patrolling, Saturation Patrols, High Visibility Enforcement, and OWI Enforcement. He has completed extensive education and training including the Future Milwaukee Leadership Course. Lieutenant Brown was assigned to the Patrol Bureau from 2000 to 2011. He served on the Governor’s Subcommittee to Reduce Impaired Driving, has testified before Assembly and Senate committee’s regarding stiffer impaired driving legislation, participated in numerous community events raising awareness of the dangers associated with impaired driving, and is the recipient of several national and state awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Lieutenant Tricia Carlson
Police Services Bureau Patrol Division Appointed April 1998 Lieutenant Carlson was appointed to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in April 1998, promoted to Sergeant in February 2008, and to Lieutenant in February 2011. Lieutenant Carlson currently serves as a Supervisor with the Patrol Division. Her previous assignments include Detention Services Bureau where she was assigned to the Mental Health Unit, Jail Transportation Unit, Transport Liaison, Jail Records and Transportation Sergeant.
Lieutenant Donald Kernan
Administrative Services Bureau Communications and Civil Process Division Appointed 9/04/91 Currently, Lieutenant Donald A. Kernan supervises the Sheriff's Office Communications Division. Lieutenant Kernan was promoted to Sergeant in 2001. Sheriff David A.Clarke Jr. promoted him to Lieutenant in July 2006. During Lt. Kernan’s career he has served in variety of assignments, most notably in the Detention Services Bureau, Patrol/Institutions Division, Airport Division, Courts Division and Civil Process Unit. Lieutenant Kernan has earned a Bachelors’ Degree from Concordia College, majoring in Criminal Justice and Business Management. Additionally, Lieutenant Kernan is a graduate of The Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He has received training from the National Terrorism Preparedness Institute for Planning Considerations for Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, in Weapons of Mass Destruction Homeland Security Initiative Jail Evacuation Planning and Implementation, in Courthouse Security, and in Incident Command. Prior to his appointment with MCSO, Lieutenant served in the Army National Guard from 1983 to 1991. He also served in the U.S. Army in Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield as a Military Police soldier.
Lieutenant John Nelson
Administrative Services Bureau County Correctional Facility Central Appointed 04/14/95 Lieutenant Nelson began serving the citizens of Milwaukee County in 1994, at what is now the Community Correctional Facility - South Division. Upon graduating from the Sheriff's Office Training Academy in 1995, Deputy Sheriff Nelson was assigned to the Community Correctional Facility - Central Division. In that capacity he served as a team member / team leader of the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT), and as a Transportation deputy. In 1996, Deputy Nelson was given an opportunity to work in a plainclothes capacity on vice assignments, under the control of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). In January 2000, he was assigned to the Patrol Division of the Police Services Bureau, where his responsibilities included both general patrolling duties as well as service in the Sheriff's elite Motorcycle Patrol Unit, where he continues to serve today. In 2001, Deputy Nelson worked in both patrolling and investigations within the MCSO's Park Patrol Unit, policing the 144 Milwaukee County Parks and Lakefront area. In January 2002, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and assigned to the Community Correctional Facility - Central Division. Sergeant Nelson's primary duties included both general inmate safety and security issues, as well as a supervisory role as the Assistant Commander of the CERT team. In April 2003, Sgt. Nelson returned to the Patrol Division, and assumed command of the Motorcycle Patrol Unit. During this time some of the highlights of his service included operational planning and deployment in support of the Harley Davidson 100th celebration, participating in the planning and execution of numerous motorcades during a Presidential election cycle. In 2005, when Sheriff Clarke created the Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU), Sgt. Nelson was given the responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of the Milwaukee County Park system and current transit system. In September 2008, Sgt. Nelson was assigned to the Airport Division of the Police Services Bureau, and in May 2009 he was returned to the TEU in a supervisory role. In August 2009 Sheriff Clarke promoted him to the rank of Lieutenant, where he has led both the TEU and, beginning in September 2009, the Courts Division of the Detention Services Bureau. Currently, Lieutenant Nelson supervises the Civil Process Unit which is responsible for serving legal papers, including all writs issued by the Courts.


Fiscal Administrator Jon Priebe
Office of the Sheriff Public Safety Fiscal Administrator Jon Priebe was first hired by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on February 10, 1980 as an Accountant II. He was the first accountant ever employed by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. During this time, Mr. Priebe developed most of the accounting systems that are the foundation for the accounting and budgeting systems in use today. In June of 1986, Mr. Priebe left the Sheriff's Office to become the Public Safety Budget Analyst in the Department of Administration. As the Public Safety Budget Analyst, Mr. Priebe was responsible for reviewing the budgets of the Medical Examiner, the Sheriff's Office, the House of Correction and the District Attorney's Office and was responsible for preparing the County Executive's Recommended Budget for these departments. In April 1991, Mr. Priebe accepted the position of Accounting Manager at the House of Correction. While at the House of Correction, Mr. Priebe implemented new accounting, budgeting and fiscal monitoring systems for the House of Correction. He also developed new staffing plans for the existing House of Correction facilities and for the 1,000 bed expansion of the House of Correction. In January 1997, Mr. Priebe returned to the Sheriff's Office and is now the Public Safety Fiscal Administrator. In this capacity, he provides accounting, budgeting and fiscal monitoring services for both the Sheriff's Office and the House of Correction. Mr. Priebe has earned a Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Bureau Administrator Carl Stenbol
Administrative Services Bureau Emergency Management Administrator Carl Stenbol serves as the Emergency Management Division Administrator. Mr. Stenbol directs emergency management response and preparedness programs for natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents and homeland security. This includes emergency planning, training and exercising programs. He served as Assistant Director of Emergency Management from July 2001 to March 2003, and previously served as an Emergency Management Coordinator with the division from October 1997 to July 2001. He was an Emergency Management Specialist with the State of Wisconsin Emergency Management Division from March 1992 to October 1997. In December 2001 he received Level III Emergency Manager Certification from the State of Wisconsin Emergency Management Division. He has received Emergency Management Institute training certifications for Terrorism Response Operations, Hazardous Materials Response Operations, Critical Incident Management, Incident Command System, Unified Command Operations, Evacuation Planning, Emergency Response Resource Management, and Disaster Response and Recovery Operations. He is a member of the Wisconsin Emergency Management Association Board of Directors.