On the last day of Women's History Month, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office celebrated the contributions of women in law enforcement, specifically Sheriff Denita R. Ball. A Facebook post read: "Happy Monday, friends! It's the last day of #WomensHistoryMonth, and we didn't want to let it go without a visual shoutout to Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita R. Ball and all the women who protect, serve, and support at #MKESheriff and lead other important parts of the Milwaukee County government," as reported by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
March is observed as Women’s History Month, celebrating the achievements of women. The celebration began in the late 1970s in Santa Rosa, California, and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first National Women's History Week. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month-long observance. The National Women’s History Alliance selects the theme each year, and for 2025, the theme is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations," as stated by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on their Facebook page, Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, and became “Women’s History Week” in 1978 through the efforts of The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. The week was centered around March 8 to align with International Women's Day. The Sheriff's Office also acknowledged the contributions of women, including Sheriff Denita R. Ball, in advancing safety and progress in the county, stating, “Thank you, ladies, for all you do!”
