National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month and Sheriff Washington and Undersheriff Jaafar, made their rounds to several schools throughout Metro Detroit.
Supporting Dr Audi and the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry
Supporting Dr Audi and the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry as they award a new home to a deserving couple! Burned out of their home in Highland Park recently, Sheriff Washington and WCSO staff were on hand to provide Gift Cards to purchase needed items.
WCSO Sgt. becomes Certified Cyber Crime Examiner
Congratulations to Sgt. Britton Foreman who is now a Certified Cyber Crime Examiner after successfully completing all of the prescribed requirements at the National White Collar Crimes Center. Sgt. Foreman has applied best practices in digital forensic techniques to image, document, and report on forensically sound digital evidence. This certification helps him qualify as a […]
Sheriff Washington and Undersheriff Jaafar swear in new Lieutenants and a new Sergeant.
Sheriff Washington and Undersheriff Jaafar swear in new Lieutenants and a new Sergeant. Join the WCSO in congratulating them on this career achievement!
Livonia’s “Touch-a-Truck” Event
Wayne County Sheriff Deputies we’re excited to participate in Livonia’s “Touch-a-Truck” event, which brightened the lives of residents of all ages!
WCSO Inaugural “Safe Summer Campout
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office’s Inaugural “Safe Summer Campout” had 200 young people & their parents registered as Sheriff Raphael Washington and President Emeritus Rory Gamble look on! Clowns & Comedians, Recreational Games, Our Mounted Unit, and Safety Presentations by WCSO Deputies, just in time for Back-to-School we’re part of the 3-day weekend!
Deandre Williams of Detroit was sentenced to 50-75 years in prison
Today 29-year-old Deandre Williams of Detroit was sentenced to 50-75 years in prison for the murder of 50-year-old Wayne County Sheriff’s Corporal Bryant Searcy. Cpl. Searcy was brutally murdered doing the job he loved. The callous and calculated killing of this 18-year veteran was nothing short of monstrous. A wife lost her devoted partner and […]
Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy
Sheriff Washington was honored to be the keynote speaker and join other community leaders at the city of Westland’s annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy on Monday. “We’ve made giant steps forward, but there is so much to be done,” said Washington. “Let’s all continue his work!”
National Law Enforcement Day: January, 9th, 2022
Sheriff Washington was honored to be invited by Pastor Marcus Lovelace of the historic Mt. Zion Baptist Church to be the keynote speaker and represent law enforcement officers. “Thank you to the men & women of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office & those who protect & serve across the country. We appreciate your daily sacrifices,” […]
Detroit Police Release Crime Stats
“Always proud to partner with Detroit Police and our other local, state and federal agencies,” said Sheriff Washington. “We’re working strong and we’re working together to reduce crime in the city of Detroit. As I always say, we’re much #StrongerTogether and we’re going to continue to be here for you!!”