David Clarke
On the record
Trump-aligned firebrand; resigned amid book-plagiarism + custody-death lawsuits; never confirmed for Trump DHS role
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
David Clarke served as Sheriff · Milwaukee County of Milwaukee County of Wisconsin from 2002–2017 (15 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Lev Baldwin; succeeded by Earnell Lucas. Departure context: Trump-aligned firebrand; resigned amid book-plagiarism + custody-death lawsuits; never confirmed for Trump DHS role. Same-year political environment (2002): Governor Scott McCallum; Attorney General Jim Doyle; Secretary of State Doug La Follette.
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Others who held this office in Wisconsin
- Denita Ball (2024-present)
- Earnell Lucas (2018-2024)
- Richard Artison (1991-1999)
- Lev Baldwin (1987-2003)
- Michael S. Wolke (1971-1991)
- Joseph J. Shinners (1955-1971)