Great turnout for our second Cyber Security training class Thursday for our community members in #WaukeshaCounty. County Executive Paul Farrow stopped by the training where members from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and the Waukesha County IT Department discussed topics that included Passwords, Software Updates, Phishing, Wi-Fi, Data Backups, Safe Browsing Habits, Common Misconceptions of social media, and QR codes.
Waukesha County, WI
Government Administration
Our mission is to promote health, safety and quality of life, while fostering an economically vibrant community.
About us
As a "Triple-A" bond-rated county, Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner. We are focused on delivering high quality, essential services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way," Waukesha County values: Teamwork and Collaboration- Individual strengths play a key role in team projects to provide the highest quality service and outcome. Collaborating with businesses, other governments, and local organizations lead to creative and cost-effective services. Ethics and Integrity - Our code and policies exemplify honesty and truthfulness. Efficiency - We avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money and time. Innovation and Improvement - We regularly ask "Is there a better way?" The County provides mentoring for professional development, and encourages employees to learn and practice continuous improvement principles. Diversity and Respect - Waukesha County strives to create an environment where all individuals are able to contribute their skills and talents to reach their fullest potential. Cost Savings - Tax payers pay our salaries. Do the best for them. High-Quality Customer Service - Our goals are to respond within 24 hours, focus on facilitating versus regulating, be courteous and knowledgeable. Communication - We aim to use language that customers understand; to communicate in a professional, respectful manner. Our Mission - The mission of Waukesha County government is to promote the health, safety and quality of life of citizens while fostering an economically vibrant community. We are committed to delivering effective, high quality programs and services in a courteous and fiscally prudent manner.
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http://www.waukeshacounty.gov
External link for Waukesha County, WI
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1843
Locations
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515 W Moreland Blvd
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188, US
Employees at Waukesha County, WI
Updates
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We are beyond thrilled to announce #WaukeshaCounty staff with Waukesha County Health & Human Services has been named a finalist for "best use of video" in the 2024 National Information Officers Association Awards. The submission was for a documentary series produced as part of our overall efforts to fight the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Congrats to our team on this nomination! https://lnkd.in/gfuGUMgP
More than 100 total submissions were received for the seven categories for the 2024 NIOA Awards, which will be presented at the annual conference. Today, we are pleased to the announce the Top 3 Finalists from each category. We have amazing and talented professionals in our organization. Congratulations to our finalists! We look forward to seeing you all in Clearwater! #NIOA2024 #AwardFinalists
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Across the state and right here in #WaukeshaCounty, we are facing a shortage of certified court interpreters, we need them for up to 25 languages litigants speak in our courtrooms. Thanks to TMJ4 News and FOX6 Milwaukee, WITI-TV for covering this important issue. The County also teamed up Judge Jennifer Dorow and the State's Interpreter Program to produce a recruitment video and training video for judges. Check out coverage and some behind the scenes photos. https://lnkd.in/gkhpKWVd https://lnkd.in/gZNVNg8n
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Want more #WaukeshaCounty news and content?? Head over to our brand-new Facebook page https://lnkd.in/gm_Djsz7 and give us a follow!
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Today #WaukeshaCounty Executive Paul Farrow our team at Department of Public Works, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, plus local officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the re-opening of CTH O (Moorland Rd) between CTH I (Beloit Rd) and CTH ES (National Ave) in New Berlin. This 1.4-mile segment of Moorland Rd is now a safer road for our community!
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Giving the community the tools and resources they need to save lives! That's the mission behind #WaukeshaCounty launching the PulsePoint app today. PulsePoint is a 911-connected app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when CPR is needed. County Executive Paul Farrow Waukesha County Health & Human Services Director elizabeth Aldred Emergency Preparedness Director Gary Bell and Lake Country Fire & Rescue Chief Matthew Fennig Check out this video of the County's launch event with our Public Information Officer Hillary Mintz www.pulsepoint.org
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This morning in #Hartland #WaukeshaCounty Executive Paul Farrow had the esteemed privilege to place a wreath at “The Wall That Heals” a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica on display 24/7 through June 2 in Nixon Park. It is an incredibly moving memorial featuring more than 58,000 names etched on the wall including 67 veterans from Waukesha County and 3 from Hartland. #respectandreflect #freedom
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Our #WaukeshaCounty Department of Public Works teamed up with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation today in #Brookfield to promote work zone safety. This incredibly important message comes just as summer construction season is about to ramp up! #distracteddriving #workzonesafety #publicworksweek #slowdown #putthephonedown
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Fantastic story highlighting our critical service through #WaukeshaCounty's Aging & Disability Resource Center.
We're thrilled to share that our home-delivered meals program for homebound seniors was recently featured on TMJ4 News this morning! This program is vital for ensuring our community's most vulnerable older adults have access to nutritious food and friendly faces. The story also highlighted our growing need for volunteers. If you're passionate about supporting seniors and want to make a real difference, volunteering with us is a fantastic opportunity. It's a flexible way to give back and bring joy to someone's day. Learn more about our program and volunteer opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/e3UXR-3q
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We love having local students come to the #WaukeshaCounty Courthouse and learn about local government. Monday, we welcomed students from #Waukesha West High School! They enjoyed insightful presentations from the District Attorney’s Office, County Clerk, and Sheriff’s Department. They also had the honor of speaking with Judge Michael Aprahamian.