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Matthew J Ahlfs

St Paul

Summary

Proficient leader in military police and logistics with over 15 years managing security operations and coordinating projects in diverse environments. Experienced researcher and instructor specializing in curriculum development and training delivery. Leverages analytical and organizational skills to enhance operational effectiveness and support evidence-based decision-making.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Civilian Training Instructor

Minneapolis Police Department
01.2026 - Current

Led and evaluated classroom instruction for Minneapolis Police Department personnel, provided feedback to enhance course content and training effectiveness, administered tests, maintained training records, and managed lesson plans and presentation documentation.

Academia and Military Teaching

Universities and U.S. Army Reserve
01.2012 - Current

Educated undergraduates and military personnel on sociology and military-related topics, designing engaging activities and assessments that enhanced critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and practical application of concepts.

Military Police - Logistics

US Army Reserve
05.2011 - Current

Planned, coordinated, and managed military police operations to ensure safety, security, and mission success, providing operational oversight for logistics, base support, and contracting for 10,000+ personnel in Kuwait and Iraq.

PEACE Program Coordinator

Minneapolis Police Department
10.2024 - 01.2026

Managed the MPD PEACE Internship Program by planning daily operations, mentoring 33 interns, and building community partnerships to provide high school students with meaningful law enforcement exposure and development opportunities.

Education

Ph.D. - Sociology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
04-2027

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of South Florida Tampa
Tampa, FL
01-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, WI
01-2016

Skills

Law Enforcement Operations

Logistical Oversight

Curriculum Development

Training Needs Analysis

Training Coordination

Project Planning

Organizational Management

Key-Leader Engagements

Timeline

Civilian Training Instructor

Minneapolis Police Department
01.2026 - Current

PEACE Program Coordinator

Minneapolis Police Department
10.2024 - 01.2026

Academia and Military Teaching

Universities and U.S. Army Reserve
01.2012 - Current

Military Police - Logistics

US Army Reserve
05.2011 - Current

Ph.D. - Sociology

George Mason University

Master of Arts - Sociology

University of South Florida Tampa

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Wisconsin River Falls
Matthew J Ahlfs