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Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Joint Task

"I am honored to have been selected to participate as a member of the Jail and Pre-Trial Incarceration Task Force, established by Governor Whitmer”, Clayton said. “I believe the work of the task force will be a critical first step, contributing to th...

WCSO Community Open House

Come join Sheriff Clayton at the 2nd Annual Community Open House on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12:00PM-3:00PM at the WCSO Service Center 2201 Hogback Rd. in Ann Arbor.

• Meet & greet with Sheriff Clayton and staff
• Equipment display and demonstrations
• Tou...

Heavy Rain and Flooding Safety

Floods can contaminate food and water, which can cause illness. Floods can lead to other dangers as well, like carbon monoxide poisoning, mold growth, electrical and fire hazards, and more.

Remember:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown. This National Weather ...

WCSO Warns of Swift Water in County Waterways

The recent heavy rainstorms have elevated water levels in rivers and streams, and increased the speeds of the currents.  Even if the water may seem calm at the surface, the currents under the surface may be overwhelming.  The Marine Safe...

Washtenaw County Free Youth Sports Camp

Washtenaw County's Trial Courts- Juvenile Division,  has partnered with Ypsilanti Community Schools to bring free, fun sports camps to children of Washtenaw County. Camps include, Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, Arts and Crafts, Wrestling Soccer, ...

Public Notice - Appointment to the Board of Health

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS FOR 

THE BOARD OF HEALTH

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a position on the Board of Health. The Board of Commissi...

Public Notice - Environmental Council Appointment

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING CITIZEN VOLUNTEER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a position on the Environmental Council. The Board of Commis...

Measles Information

UPDATED 4/17/2019 9:52 AM

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Washtenaw County Health Department confirmed on April 12, 2019 a case of measles related to international travel. The health departments are alerting the public to poten...

Washtenaw County Raise the Age Initiative

Beginning in March of 2019, Washtenaw County will begin transferring some 17-year-old, non-violent offenders awaiting trial or sentence from the adult jail to the Youth Center (juvenile detention).  Criminalizing children via incarceration in the...

Washtenaw County Parks Receives $250,000 Grant to Build Ypsilanti Area Skatepark

YPSILANTI, MI.  Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to announce an award of a $250,000 Built to Play Skatepark Grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to build a skatepark in the Ypsilanti a...

WCSO Boater Safety Class: Registration is Open

In order to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, citizens who are involved in boating activities are strongly encouraged to attend these classes.

2019 Boater Sa...

Naloxone Training Filming in Progress!

“Equipping our deputies with Naloxone provides a valuable tool to deal with the opioid and heroin epidemic” according to Sheriff’s Police Services Commander Marlene Radzik.  “The faces of those suffering from substance use disorder are growing.” ...