Elected Sheriff | Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022 and she was sworn in on January 3, 2023. She is the first woman and person of color to hold the office. Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a …
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Learn about the elected Sheriff, Dawanna S. Witt. You can also request a meeting or invite her to attend an event.
Meet Major Dawanna Witt, candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff
Mar 10, 2022 · Major Witt recently spoke to the MSR to discuss public safety, reforming jail programs, and her passion for bridging law enforcement and community.
Major Dawanna Witt on making history as next Hennepin County …
Nov 10, 2022 · She made history on Tuesday to be elected as the first Black sheriff and the first woman sheriff in the 170-year history of the Hennepin County Sheriff's...
'I bring a holistic view': Q&A with Dawanna Witt, new ... - MPR News
Jan 4, 2023 · There's a new sheriff in town: Dawanna Witt was sworn in as Hennepin County Sheriff on Tuesday. She's the first woman and the first Black person to lead the department. She takes the helm...
Major Dawanna Witt on making history as sheriff: "This is my …
Nov 11, 2022 · Major Dawanna Witt made history on Tuesday to be elected as the first Black sheriff and the first woman sheriff in the 170-year history of the Hennepin County Sheriff's office.
Dawanna Witt sworn-in as new Hennepin Co. sheriff - kare11.com
Jan 3, 2023 · On Tuesday, Dawanna Witt officially became the first Black Sheriff in Hennepin County's history.
Hon. Dawanna Witt - National Association of Counties
Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. She was sworn in and took office on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She is the first woman and person of color to hold the office.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt brings empathy to policing
Mar 30, 2023 · Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt is the first woman and first person of color to hold the office. She's pictured at a press conference after her election at Minneapolis City Hall on in Nov....
Dawanna Witt - Twin Cities Business
In 2022 Hennepin voters chose Dawanna Witt, a veteran of nearly 20 years in county law enforcement in Minnesota, to be their next sheriff. While the sheriff’s office used to focus on things like...