WC Government & LE Leaders Response to George Floyd Murder Conviction of Derek Chauvin

We believe that people of good will have been praying that justice would be done and hoping that this tragedy will be a turning point for this country and Washtenaw County.

Click on link below for entire statement.

Joint Statement - Response to the George F...

Sheriff Clayton Appointed by Gov. Whitmer to the Michigan Jail Reform Advisory Council

"I am honored to have been selected to participate as a member of the Michigan Jail Reform Advisory Council , established by Governor Whitmer”, Clayton said. “The recommendations forwarded by the Jail and Pretrial Incarceration Task Force laid the gr...

National Crime Victims' Rights Week

This year’s theme—Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities. — emphasizes the importance of leveraging community support to help victims of crime. Criminal justice and victim service professionals, businesses, healthcare providers, educators, polic...

Issues of the Environment-Ripples From The First Earth Day, 51 Years Ago In Ann Arbor

Issues of the EnvironmentWeekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• April 21, 2021: Ripples From The F...

Prosecutor’s Office Announces New Protocols to Assist Survivors of Human Trafficking

Ann Arbor, MI – April 12, 2021 – The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Human Trafficking Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, today announced a new set of protocols to assist survivors of human trafficking....

Notice of Remote Board of Commissioners Meetings

NOTICE OF REMOTE MEETING

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A REMOTE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  

THE FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HAPPENING ONLY REMOTELY...

WCSO Detective Parviz receives esteemed award!

Detective Parviz received an award from the National Computer Forensics Institute for his work.  He ranked #25 (out of roughly 1000) analysts across the US in 2019 based on outputs.  The award presentation was delayed due to Covid.

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Washtenaw County Health Department Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

(Español / Spanish: El Departamento de Salud detiene el uso de la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson)

Washtenaw County Health Department is pausing all use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA and CDC have recommended th...

Washtenaw County Health Department Urges COVID-19 Precautions as Cases Increase

(Español: El Departamento de Salud insta a tomar precauciones contra el COVID-19)

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and test positivity are high and increasing in Washtenaw County and across Michigan. Washtenaw County Health Department reminds ev...

Commissioners Approve $15/Hour Minimum Wage for All Regular, Full-Time Washtenaw County Staff

Last night, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a $15/hour minimum wage for all regular, full-time Washtenaw County government employees. The resolution passed the Board unanimously. 

"In Washtenaw County, we firmly ...

Board Recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility

On Wednesday, March 31^st at 9:00 AM, Washtenaw County officials will raise the Transgender Pride Flag at 200 N. Main St in downtown Ann Arbor. This flag raising will be a part of the county’s recognition of Transgender...

Washtenaw County Stands in Solidarity with Our Asian, Pacific Islander Residents

On March 16^th we all witnessed the horrific murder of six women of Asian descent and two white Americans in Fulton County, Georgia. Our hearts go out to all eight victims and their families. These heinous acts of violence are evidence of the rising trend ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Vaccination Update

Actualización sobre vacunas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Washtenaw: El nuevo proceso de programación y la elegibilidad ampliada en todo el Estado comienzan hoy

Statewide vaccine eligibility expands today, and Washtenaw Cou...

WCSO Reentry Center Resumes Full Services March 1, 2021

Please call the DART line daily for drug testing instructions (734)973-4605. You will be required to report to Community Corrections for drug testing on the assigned day your number, letter, or color is called. Community Corrections hours of operation are...

Sheriff Clayton Announces Debt Forgiveness for Jail Accounts

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office with support of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, is formally announcing Sheriff Clayton’s decision to forgive any and all outstanding jail debt for individuals who accrued that debt while incarcerated with...

Sheriff Clayton Warns of Scam Targeting Seniors

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 around 5:45pm Deputies responded to a suspicious incident that turned out to be a home invasion in the 5800 block of Gotfredson in Salem Township.  

The homeowners received a knock at their door and were engaged by a...

Michigan Launches Program to Support Small Business Impacted by COVID-19

Sheriff Clayton on the need for de-escalation, anti-bias training, and cultural change

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Washtenaw County Partners to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis

“Just as Washtenaw County has been working hard to ensure residents have the latest public health information and access to essential services, we are committed to helping the small business community,” said Gregory Dill, Washtenaw Cou...