The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has been COVID-19-free for 18 days, officials said in a press release issued Friday. That includes jail staff, contractors, volunteers, and inmates, according to the release. Public-facing sheriff’s office staff have been COVID-free for 42 days, according to the release. Jails and prisons report a higher infection rate for COVID-19. […]
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Racine County Sheriff’s Office Staff Raise $4,700 for the Women’s Resource Center
During October, November, and December 2020, over 60 members of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Staff participated to raise money for the Women’s Resource Center in Racine. For a $75 donation, deputies and corrections officers were authorized to grow a beard which is normally prohibited. Several participants donated over the required $75. On Monday, Sheriff […]
Racine County Sheriff Launches COVID-19 Jail Dashboard
RACINE – The Racine County Sheriff’s Office recently launched an informational COVID-19 dashboard for the Racine County Jail. The custom website provides an ongoing snapshot of the jail status and an overview of safety steps that are being taken to reduce the virus spread within the jail. The dashboard can be viewed here. As of […]
Sheriff Schmaling Announces Promotions
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has announced the following promotions: Lieutenant Cary Madrigal has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Sergeant Michael Spiegel has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Investigator Kurt Heiser has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Investigator James Spranger has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Deputy Kristen Kachelmeier […]