Henry
Perez

Every student deserves to learn in a safe environment. Henry will ensure School Resource Officers are assigned to schools throughout Racine County — building trust between young people and law enforcement from an early age. Having served as an SRO himself with Metro Dade Police, Henry knows firsthand the difference a trusted, present officer makes in a child's life and in the culture of a school.

Henry will maintain a dedicated unit specializing in proactive crime prevention strategies and rigorous firearms training. A certified USCCA Firearms Instructor himself, Henry believes keeping officers skilled and current is not optional — it is essential. Staying ahead of crime means investing in the people who prevent it.

The Racine County Jail must operate at the highest professional standard. Henry has identified staffing and supervision issues within the Corrections Department as the most urgent challenges facing the Sheriff's Office and will address them directly — ensuring the safety of staff, the dignity of those in custody, and the full confidence of our community.

Henry has spent decades focused on child welfare — as a teacher, a school resource officer, and the author of "Snapshots on Safety" for the Racine County Eye. As Sheriff, he will champion community programs that help keep children safe at home, partnering with families, schools, and local organizations to prevent harm before it happens.

A healthy officer is an effective officer. Henry will require annual mental health training updates for all department personnel, sponsor a dedicated law enforcement therapist, and establish peer support groups so that no officer faces the weight of this work alone. As a certified Crisis Intervention Partner, Henry leads with empathy as much as authority.

Henry holds certifications in internal affairs, leadership and supervision, and managing community policing. Under his watch, all police investigations will be thorough and complete. Any officer found engaging in illegal activity will face immediate dismissal following a full and fair investigation. No exceptions. No cover-ups. The badge demands nothing less.

Technology must serve the public — never be used to abuse it. Henry will establish clear, enforceable policies governing how officers use department technology, ensuring it remains a tool for safety and transparency, not misconduct or overreach.

Henry is committed to a fully staffed sheriff's department that builds strong, positive working relationships with every village and city department across Racine County. Public safety is a team effort — and Henry will lead that team with collaboration, mutual respect, and clear communication.

Every officer wears more than a badge — they wear the trust of this community. Henry will set and hold a standard of personal conduct that makes Racine County proud of its sheriff's department. Officers serve as ambassadors of safety, and Henry intends to lead by example every single day.