Milwaukee Sheriff Stepping Down For Job With Fiserv: Report

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas announced his resignation on Friday with plans to start work as Fiserv's vice president of security on Monday, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Denita Ball, the current chief deputy for the sheriff's office, won a primary election for Lucas' seat this spring. She's set to win the seat as she is running unopposed in November. Ball would be Milwaukee County's first woman sheriff, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel pointed out.

Lucas ran for mayor this past year but lost in the primary against Cavalier Johnson. Fiserv, which is based in Brookfield, deals in the finance sector.

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In a statement Friday Lucas said “It has been the high honor of my professional career to serve as Milwaukee County Sheriff," according to TMJ4.

“I thank the many friends and supporters of the Sheriff’s Office who placed their confidence and trust in me to deliver a high level of service to the people of Milwaukee County," Lucas said. "I also thank the men and women of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office who worked daily to restore honor, integrity, and trust to the agency. Together, we helped make Milwaukee County strong and safe.”