We also serve as a collaborative forum where sheriffs can come together to share knowledge, address emerging issues, and build solutions through discussion and mutual support. This spirit of unity and cooperation strengthens not only our offices but the communities we are sworn to protect.

 

In addition to supporting our members, the association actively monitors legislation and policy developments at the state and federal levels. We advocate for laws and funding that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for all who call the State of Wisconsin home.

Thank you for visiting. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our work, initiatives, and the dedicated sheriffs who serve across the state.  Below you will find the BSSA mission statement and core values. 

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Thank you for visiting. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our work, initiatives, and the dedicated sheriffs who serve across the state.  Below you will find the BSSA mission statement and core values. 

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BSSA Mission Statement

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• The Badger State Sheriff’s Association develops and supports sheriff’s offices across Wisconsin through action that ensures they retain the capability and authority required to perform their constitutional duties. 

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BSSA Core Values

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• Safe Communities: Creating and maintaining safe communities for all. This is a common theme and driving factor for sheriffs, and one of the reasons they chose a career in law enforcement. Most, if not all, decisions they make are done for the purpose of creating safe communities.

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• Service: Duties of the Office of Sheriff go beyond traditional law enforcement and include a variety of public service duties such as education, public health, mental health, and policy development.

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• Preserving the autonomy and integrity of the Office of Sheriff: Uniformly, sheriffs value the unique nature of the elected office of sheriff and its defined constitutional duties. A primary concern of BSSA is ensuring this executive office retains freedom from other branches of government that may infringe or water down its authority.

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• “Sheriffs serving Sheriffs”: Sheriffs support one another through formal and informal mentoring, shared service provision, and collaboration to address shared issues. This core value has remained constant through past strategic plans and was reflected in nearly all input collected during this process.

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Sincerely,

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Brown County Sheriff Todd J. Delain

President, Badger State Sheriffs' Association