Veteran Law Enforcement Official & Public Safety Commentator; Former Milwaukee County Sheriff; Author of "Cop Under Fire"

Milwaukee County, WI, USA
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David Clarke Biography

David A. Clarke Jr. is a veteran law enforcement official whose career spans nearly four decades, recognized for his outspoken perspectives on crime, policing, and conservative values within American public safety discourse. Clarke began his law enforcement career with the Milwaukee Police Department, serving as a patrol officer before advancing to homicide detective, detective lieutenant, and captain. He holds a degree in criminal justice management from Concordia University Wisconsin and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Clarke also earned a master's degree in security studies from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, in Monterey, California.

Clarke was appointed Milwaukee County Sheriff and subsequently elected to serve four consecutive terms. He is among a small group of African American sheriffs in large U.S. counties. Clarke became known for his tough stance on crime and his public criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. While his supporters are predominantly Republican, he was elected by a largely Democratic constituency. His tenure as sheriff established him as a prominent voice on law and order, leading to frequent appearances on Fox News and a speaking role at the Republican National Convention.

Clarke received the Sheriff of the Year Award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and was named Law Enforcement Leader of the Year by the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Association Foundation. The Conservative Political Action Conference presented him with the Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award. These recognitions highlight his influence within law enforcement and conservative circles for addressing contentious national issues.

After resigning as sheriff, Clarke joined America First Action as a spokesman and senior advisor. He authored the bestselling book, "Cop Under Fire," which details his defense of police officers and law enforcement policy. Clarke serves as president of DAC Enterprises, chair of the American Law and Culture program at the Capital Research Center, and host of the "Straight Talk With America's Sheriff David Clarke Podcast." He also hosts "COPS Under Fire" on TruBlu Streaming Service. Clarke is a keynote speaker at events nationwide, focusing on public safety, policing, and conservative political engagement.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/22/2026.

David Clarke Speaking Topics

  • The Real Truth About Critical Race

    The Sheriff discusses critical race theory, black lives matter and how to beat the Dems are their own game.

  • Policing

    The Sheriff analyzes the preparedness of law enforcement in political protests and riots, and the impact of criminal justice reform in an era that has seen the rise of domestic political extremism including from groups such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter.

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David Clarke Videos

“Law and Order in Urban America” - David A. Clarke, Jr.

“Law and Order in Urban America” - David A. Clarke, Jr.

David A. Clarke, Jr., Milwaukee County Sheriff Watch more at http://nls.hillsdale.edu/

Oct  7 YAF Speech Chicago

Oct 7 YAF Speech Chicago

Sheriff David Clarke FULL SPEECH- CPAC 2017

Sheriff David Clarke FULL SPEECH- CPAC 2017

Sheriff David Clarke FULL SPEECH- CPAC 2017

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    David Clarke is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Christian, Democracy, Government, Law, Leadership, Political, Political Science, Security & Defense, Television & Film
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David Clarke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Real Truth About Critical Race, Policing, Homeland Security, American Law & Culture, Identity Politics and Election Integrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Clarke for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. David Clarke generally travels from Milwaukee County, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Charles C. W. Cooke, David O. Brown, Raymond Kelly, Gregg Jarrett and Byron York. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Clarke for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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