Photos: David Clarke Jr. over the years

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. (left) shares a laugh with Milwaukee Police Chief Arthur Jones and other Milwaukee officers during the Third District Community Justice Center First Year Anniversary Celebration at 1953 N. 34th St. in June 2002. Clarke is only the second minority to hold the sheriff position.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. talks with Devary Tucker, 1, during the Third District Community Justice Center First Year Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee in June 2002.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke (left) and Today's TMJ4's Contessa Brewer look over and judge the entries entered in the ugly vegetable contest in August 2002 at the Westown Farmer's Market.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. is pleased with the incoming election results at his headquarters at the Park East Hotel in November 2002 during his victory over Republican challenger Ken Bohn, Franklin police chief.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. is congratulated by Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist following installation ceremonies in January 2002 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse rotunda. Clarke, who was appointed Milwaukee County sheriff, was sworn in after being elected to the position this time.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. speaks during the Band Together Rally for America in March 2003 at Cathedral Square Park. The rally was held in support of the troops in Iraq and Kuwait.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. in May 2003.

Julie Clarke (left), Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. and Kim Brooks at a December 2004 fundraiser holiday luncheon at the Hyatt Regency sponsored by LINKS, an African-American women's philanthropic organization.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr., in December 2004, based on an image of Clint Eastwood that was a promo for the movie "Unforgiven."

After visiting with Daushoned Williams and her children at their residence near N. 27 St. and North Ave., Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. continues on a tour of the neighborhood accompanied by members of the media in July 2005.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. holds a news conference at O'Donnell Park to address issues related to the 26,000 pound piece of concrete that fell from the the parking structure there in June 2010, killing a 15-year-old boy.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. answers questions after a news conference in the Milwaukee County Jail to explain his purchase of tasers for correctional officers in response to ongoing problems with them being assaulted by inmates in September 2011.

"I think this budget sets us up to fail in our mission to provide a safe environment for people in Milwaukee County, in addition to the services we provide," says Milwaukee County's Sheriff David Clarke Jr. of the county executive's proposed $15-million cut to Sheriff's Department budget in October 2011.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. waves to spectators at the annual Juneteenth Day parade on King Drive on June 2012.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. speaks during an emotional news conference in August 2012 about the crash that occurred on Interstate 43, killing Deputy Sergio Aleman.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. blasts criticizes the Sheriff's Department budget proposed by County Executive Chris Abele during a budget hearing in October 2012.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. carries a memorial wreath during a ceremony at Hi-Mount School in May 2013 for Alexis Patterson, who disappeared in 2002 when she was 7 years old while walking a 1/2 block from her home to the school.

Andy Kochanski (left), owner of Concertina Beer Hall, meets with Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. before a concealed carry permit class. A gun rights group, Wisconsin Carry, held a free training class for those seeking concealed carry permits at Kochanski's bar, Concertina Beer Hall in Milwaukee in August 2013. Kochanski fatally shot a would-be-robber he said tried to rob the business at gunpoint.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr., with his wife Julie, addresses supporters at Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub in Milwaukee after his re-election in August 2014.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. holds a news conference outside the County Courthouse after winning re-election in August 2014.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. and other members of the Sheriff's Department participated in the Mexican Independence Day parade in September 2014.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. in January 2015 blasts local officials who didn't attend a ceremony to show appreciation for law enforcement officers at the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Hall. ,

Gov. Scott Walker in June 2015 signed two bills in Milwaukee at the Milwaukee County sheriff's office that expanded gun rights in Wisconsin. He was joined by Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and others.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. salutes as he addresses the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July 2016.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. greets Donald J. Trump as Trump takes the stage during a campaign stop in September 2016 at the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha.

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. (left) and actor Jon Voight answer questions during a town hall meeting sponsored by the Great America PAC in Lake Mary, Fla., in September 2016.

Sheriff David Clarke Jr. gets on an elevator after arriving at Trump Tower to meet with President-elect Donald Trump in late November 2016 in New York.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 22.

Reverend John W. McVicker, Sr. (left), Pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church and Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. proceed on the sidewalk on W. Garfield Avenue with a wreath in remembrance of Patterson. - ALEXIS - Family, friends, and members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office gathered to mark the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson at Hi-Mount School on W. Garfield Avenue in Milwaukee. She was seven years old at the time of her disappearance, and would now be 22 years old. The Sheriff’s Office is still offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her return. Wednesday, May 3, 2017. - Photo by Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel