MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office has established its first Community Advisory Board to strengthen communication between residents and law enforcement.

Sheriff Denita Ball announced the 15-member board Monday, June 30, noting nine members were selected by a panel of community leaders and six were chosen directly by Ball. The board aims to serve as a forum for the community to share safety concerns and recommend solutions.

The board includes the following members:

• Richard Cesar, Milwaukee Area Technical College
• Alberta Dziadulewicz, Retired
• Travis Landry, Westcare Wisconsin, Inc.
• Renee Logee-Henersky, United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee
• Byron Marshall, Self-employed
• Vaun Mayes, ComForce MKE LLC
• Michael McClone-Carriere, Milwaukee School of Engineering
• Eva Roberson, Milwaukee Public Schools
• Anthony Smith, Marcus Performing Arts Center
• Robert Thibault II, Prison Action Milwaukee
• Tiquila Thomas, Safe & Sound
• Faithe Thomas-Colas, Greater Milwaukee Urban League
• Tomeka Vukovic, Everybody Votes
• Bathena Webber, Retired
• LaKeshia Myers, Educator, former Legislator

Sheriff Ball will meet with the board monthly to encourage accountability and transparency. Members include representatives from local organizations, schools and advocacy groups.