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Sheronda Grant is a dynamic law enforcement leader, community advocate, and mentor whose unwavering commitment to service has transformed lives across the City of Milwaukee. Raised in the heart of Milwaukee's 53206 neighborhood—an area often defined by its challenges—she has reshaped that narrative into one of resilience, purpose, and trailblazing achievement. At just 18 years old, she joined the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) as a police aide, determined to be a force of change from within. By age 21, she was patrolling the city’s northwest side as a sworn police officer, approaching each shift with professionalism, courage, and heart.

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Throughout her career, Sheronda has established herself as a trusted expert and educator. She became a state-certified law enforcement instructor in key disciplines including Professional Communications, Defense and Arrest Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Vehicle Contacts. She served as a Field Training Officer, specialized in undercover operations, and held the vital role of sole recruiting officer for the entire MPD—where she helped shape the department’s future by promoting diversity and inclusion in its ranks.

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Her stellar performance and leadership earned her a promotion to sergeant in January 2014, where she ranked fifth out of 244 applicants. In this rank, she served across various divisions, including patrol supervision at District 5, complex internal investigations within the Internal Affairs Division, training and instruction at the Milwaukee Police Academy, and public relations and strategic communication as the Spokesperson for the Office of the Chief.

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In 2020, she was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to District 3 as a shift commander. Her rapid ascent continued as she was appointed Acting Captain of District 5 in late 2021 and formally promoted to Captain in early 2022. Her leadership journey reached a new milestone in July 2024 when she was named Inspector of Police for the Patrol Bureau. In this executive role, she now oversees four police districts along with Community Partnership and Liaison Teams—shaping citywide strategies that foster safety, trust, and collaboration. She developed protocol for the agency's the School Resource Officer Program which she also oversees.

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Sheronda Grant’s commitment to professional growth is matched by her dedication to education. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Quality and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, both from Marian University. Her executive training includes Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command (Class 518), the IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations, multiple FBI LEEDA courses, and various specialized certifications. She is an active member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and formerly served as President of the League of Martin.

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Her legacy includes tireless advocacy to recruit and retain women and minorities in policing. She relaunched her personal platform, WeAreStrongEnough.com, a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for women in law enforcement. Her signature motto—“If You’re Strong Enough to be a Woman, You’re Strong Enough to be a Cop!”—continues to inspire officers nationwide.

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In 2023, she founded the Milwaukee Police Department’s Women’s Law Enforcement Symposium, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support female officer retention and promote the Department’s commitment to the National 30x30 Pledge. The symposium’s success—now in its third year and expanded through partnership with the Shorewood Police Department—has amplified its reach across the Greater Milwaukee area.

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Sheronda Grant is a proven mentor and strategic visionary. Through study sessions and personalized coaching, she has helped over 40 law enforcement professionals successfully promote to detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. Her educational efforts began early, organizing seminars on public safety, police encounters, and robbery prevention, and leading the League of Martin’s exam preparation programs—resulting in dozens of recruits becoming Milwaukee police officers.

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Outside of her uniform, Sheronda is grounded in faith, family, and wellness. She enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, and staying physically active. Her ongoing goal is to rise through the ranks of MPD, continually advocate for meaningful reform, and uplift the community she swore to protect.