Reports say Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. will leave the office next month to accept a federal appointment as an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Homeland Security.
Clarke, a conservative Democrat, will reportedly take the position of assistant secretary at the agency, which is led by retired Gen. John Kelly.
Clarke was recently floated as a long shot to replace former FBI Director James Comey after his firing last week.
Rumors surfaced last month that Clarke was being considered for a Homeland Security position.
