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Sheriff Jerry L. Clayton appointed by Governor Gretcher 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...

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...

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...

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...

Beyond the Badge 2-2: 911 The True First Responders

Why Beyond The Badge? It's our way of showing, in our own words what we are really about.

Beyond the Badge 2-2: 911 The True First Responders

WCSO Dispatcher James Wrock honored as top trainer!

His family and Dispatch leadership were there to support and congratulate him in the well-deserved honor. Congrats, Jim!

WCSO's Outreach Coordinator Marv Gundy honored at Michigan Works Awards Ceremony

Marv has a heart of gold, strong work ethic and loves his community - which is why we are so lucky to have him as our Community Outreach Coordinator. He has transformed the Youth Employment Program to what it is today and we couldn't be more proud. Way to...

Congratulations Deputy Turpin

She has shown herself to be a confident self-starter that takes initiative and pays close attention to detail. WCSO is lucky to have her as part of the team!

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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 fr...

Tyler "Donut Boy" Carach visits Washtenaw County

Tyler Carach aka “Donut Boy” is on a mission of goodwill to directly thank law enforcement officers across America. He started his mission in August of 2016 and he's still rocking it! He's visited over 25 states delivering over 52,000 ...

WCSO Congratulates new deputy!

He has demonstrated a commitment to his chosen profession and the mission of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to “Create Public Safety, Provide Quality Service, and Build Strong and Sustainable Communities”. Nice work De...

WCSO Metro Dispatch Honored for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call made in the United States.  The public safety telecommunicators of Washtenaw Metro Dispatch are responsible for receiving all of the emergency calls and dispatching law enforcement pers...

WCSO & Prevent Child Abuse America: “Help Great Childhoods Happen this April!”

Research suggests that
many people are already playing a role in preventing child abuse and creatinggreat childhoods in their communities, they just don’t realize it. A study
commissioned by Prevent Child Abuse America shows that only 27% of Americans...

WCSO Retiree Breakfast

Some worked as deputies for a dollar an hour and others made considerably more. Now retired they have moved in their lives but no matter the difference they all have a common bond.   At one time in their lives they were Deputies for the Washtenaw...

Corrections Academy Graduates

Ofc. Ruth Rusu, Ofc. Laura Tew, Ofc. Brooke Lucidi, Ofc. Bryan Brunson, Ofc. Christopher Holman, and Ofc. Gregory Gillette graduated from the Washtenaw Community College Corrections Officers Academy on March 1, 2018.  The Corrections Officer Acad...

Police Service Dog Team Assists Clinton PD

 The citation was received for tracking and locating an Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) suspect who had fled from the Clinton Police Department, recklessly crashed his vehicle in an intersection in rural southwest Washtenaw Coun...

WCSO Information about Ice Safety

Before venturing out onto the ice, tell someone on land where you are going and when you expect to be back.  Relaying your plan can help save your life if something happens to you while out on the ice.  Carry a cell phone with you in a w...