Matthew Fox
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Law enforcement leader with extensive experience in San Mateo County, specializing in policy development, personnel management, and community relations. Demonstrated success in budget management and staff supervision, driving improvements in public safety outcomes. Expertise in strategic stakeholder engagement and performance enhancement initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff's Captain
County Of San Mateo
Redwood City, CA
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversaw Headquarter Patrol Bureau, serving as Bureau Chief for Woodside, Portola Valley, and unincorporated Redwood City.
- Managed staffing for patrol functions, Community Engagement Unit, and Field Training Program.
- Coordinated performance management, program administration, and policy analysis across diverse teams.
- Aligned law enforcement and community stakeholders to enhance public safety outcomes.
- Crafted reports and presentations to meet compliance standards within departmental goals.
- Identified administrative process improvements and trained teams on best practices.
- Utilized financial metrics to guide critical program decisions aligned with department objectives.
- Executed program planning and budget oversight while adapting to evolving conditions.
Lieutenant of Police
City of Daly City
Daly City, CA
12.2015 - 07.2023
- Oversaw Professional Standards, Training, and Recruitment Divisions within Support Services Bureau.
- Supervised up to 13 staff members, emphasizing adherence to guidelines and effective communication.
- Collaborated with law enforcement leaders as CORA Coordinator to establish strategic goals and objectives.
- Trained and motivated department personnel to meet mandated training standards effectively.
- Managed annual budget development and administration in partnership with Daly City law enforcement leaders.
- Directed analysis of administrative policies as Lexipol Administrator, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Ensured inclusive hiring practices organization-wide as a subject matter expert.
- Evaluated background investigators' performance through daily report reviews and gap analyses.
Sergeant of Police
City of Daly City
Daly City, CA
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Directed Patrol Operations and served as Traffic Unit Supervisor.
- Managed daily operations and supervised personnel effectively.
- Authored grants and addressed budget compliance for sponsored projects.
- Coordinated community engagement events while managing Traffic Unit for pedestrian safety.
- Mentored and developed staff across all units to enhance performance.
Patrol Officer/Detective Corporal
City of Daly City
Daly City, CA
05.1997 - 07.2013
- Testified in court regarding arrests and investigations, presenting evidence clearly.
- Conducted regular patrols in designated areas to deter and detect signs of criminal activity.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational deployment material filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Monitored public events to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Compiled detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations.
- Developed relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Conducted initial investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Investigated suspicious activities, responded to emergency calls, and mediated disputes.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to gather information on suspects and criminal activities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-1997
Skills
- Policy development
- Emergency response
- Community relations
- Budget management
- Staff supervision
- Training programs
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Administrative oversight
- Operational planning
- Staff discipline
- Community engagement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Incident Command System
- Performance improvement
- Personnel management
- Project management
Certification
- Supervisor Certificate
- Management Certificate
- Field Training Officer
- Certified Background Investigator
- Certified Department Trainer/SB2 Legislation
- LAPD Westpoint Leadership Graduate
Accomplishments
- Medal of Valor Award 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sheriff's Captain
County Of San Mateo
07.2023 - 11.2025
Lieutenant of Police
City of Daly City
12.2015 - 07.2023
Sergeant of Police
City of Daly City
07.2013 - 12.2015
Patrol Officer/Detective Corporal
City of Daly City
05.1997 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento