JERRY MATYSIK retired in 2014 after 31 years with the Eau Claire (WI) Police Department, including 10 years as Chief of Police. During his tenure as chief, Jerry emphasized hiring individuals of strong character, upholding high ethical standards, fostering leadership development, and implementing evidence-based policing strategies. Under his leadership, the department achieved a 65% reduction in complaints against officers and a significant reduction in crime, reaching a 34-year low.
Jerry also served as an adjunct instructor at two Wisconsin technical colleges, teaching courses on decision-making, critical thinking, understanding bias, and policing strategies. He has held leadership roles on the boards of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute and the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association and is a Past President of the Wisconsin Police Executive Group. Additionally, he was appointed to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Special Preliminary Review Panel.
Jerry worked at Lexipol as a Regional Support Manager for several years, drawing on his extensive experience to support public safety agencies and their personnel. He also served as a commissioned military officer in the Army National Guard.
