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Democrat from Wisconsin
David A. Clarke Jr. is a former Milwaukee Police Department patrol officer and commander who was appointed sheriff in March 2002 by Gov. Scott McCallum, a Republican. Clarke, running as a Democrat, has been re-elected to the post since November 2002. \
Recent statements involving David A. Clarke Jr.
"I had to lay off 48 people last year," which has exacerbated the lack of law enforcement officers in the county that respond quickly to crime calls.
Says Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele "eliminated" sheriff’s office funding for providing security for presidential and presidential campaign visits.
Says Milwaukee blacks have 55 percent male unemployment, 60 percent truancy, a 50 percent graduation rate, the "worst" reading scores and "lead" in infant mortality.
Says Milwaukee County buses are no less safe now than a year or two ago.
Says he’s "never asked for more" than inflationary budget increases in his 10 budgets as Milwaukee County sheriff
Recent stories featuring David A. Clarke Jr.
The Chief and The Sheriff: Two views of Milwaukee's homicide picture:
Milwaukee saw an increase in homicide in 2012. But how does the city stack up to other communities?
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. offered starkly different answers in a recent 24-hour period. We dig into the numbers.
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