The Emerald Society of Wisconsin logo shows the State of Wisconsin amid the Claddagh, a symbol of friendship, loyalty, and love. The crossed sword, gavel, and key symbolize the three branches of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The motto "dúchas agus gairm le chéile" is Gaelic, meaning, "heritage and profession together."
The Emerald Society of Wisconsin, Inc. was founded in May of 1990 in order to foster and promote Irish heritage and culture in the law enforcement and criminal justice community in Wisconsin. The Emerald Society is a social, fraternal, and cultural organization. The Society is open to all present and past members of the law enforcement and criminal justice community who are of Irish descent or who have an interest in fostering and furthering that heritage.
The Emerald Society of Wisconsin is a charter member of the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Inc. You can find more information about the NCLEES by clicking here. The Society's primary mission is to support our designated benefactor, the Greater Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes and Drums, through event promotion and fundraising.
Meetings of the Society occur every other month starting in September and ending in May. Members of the Society gather throughout the year for other social events (Christmas Party, Brewer Baseball outing; St. Patrick's Day Parades, Blue Mass, etc). Many of the Society's members also volunteer annually for entertainment/dignitary transportation at Milwaukee Irish Fest.