Matt Spence
Sheboygan County Sheriff
Protecting Our Community
Serving with Integrity
Personal and Professional Associations
Active involvement in professional associations, committees, and civic events is essential to effective leadership and community trust. These organizations provide opportunities to share best practices, stay informed on evolving standards, and collaborate with peers to improve public safety and organizational excellence. Participation in civic events and local committees also keeps law enforcement connected to the people we serve, fostering transparency, communication, and mutual respect. By engaging at the professional and community levels, we strengthen partnerships, enhance accountability, and ensure that our policies and practices reflect the needs and values of our community.
Professional
Associations
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Lakeshore Area FOP - President (Current), Secretary, and Treasurer (Past)
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Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) - State Scholarship Committee
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FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
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FBI National Academy Associates - Wisconsin Chapter
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National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
Committees
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Sheboygan County Traffic Safety Chair
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Courthouse Security Committee
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Sheboygan County Investigative Team (Adult Protective Services)
Community Involvement
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Sheboygan County Law Enforcement Association (SCLEA)
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Shop with a Cop
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Special Olympics Coach and Volunteer
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Making Spirits Bright Volunteer Coordinator (FOP - New Year's Eve)
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Old Plank Road Trail Cleanup - FOP
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Responded with FOP to aid Officers Supporting the RNC
Awards
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Edward J Ormsby Law & Order Award – Local / Regional / State Recipient - 2022
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Sheboygan County Civic Achievement Award – 2019
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Sheboygan County Award Excellence (Multiple Awards)
