Proven leadership, extensive experience, unmatched dedication. Over 23 years of law enforcement experience, 21 serving the Sauk County Sheriff's Office.
A Leader Who Knows
Sauk County
As a student at Sauk Prairie Middle School, Matt Burch had the chance to job shadow at the Sauk County Jail during Career Day - an experience that sparked his determination to serve with the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. He began his career as a jail deputy and, over the past 21+ years, has worked in or supervised every division within the department.
Matt is the only candidate with truly comprehensive experience across the Sheriff's Office, including direct involvement with the budget, giving him the insight needed for responsible fiscal management. He has held a wide range of positions, including Jail Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and now Captain of Field Services. In addition to these roles, he has served on, led, or supervised many of the county's specialized teams, including the Sauk County Emergency Response Team, the Drug Task Force, and the K9 program – where he worked two dogs and played a key role in building and strengthening the Sheriff's Office's current K9 program.
As Captain, he provides oversight for patrol, detectives, courthouse security, and dispatch. He coordinates with local agencies and community partners on logistics for major countywide events. He has also led major projects such as implementing squad cameras, body worn cameras, and Flock cameras, as well as expanding the K9 program from one dog to four.
Matt is grounded in proven leadership, strengthened by extensive experience, and driven by an unmatched dedication to serving Sauk County.
Priorities for a Safer Sauk County
Mathew Burch's plan is built on the values that matter most to Sauk County — safety, transparency, and community-driven leadership.
Proven Leadership
Over 23 years, Matt has risen through every rank - from jail deputy to Captain of Field Services - and has played a leadership role in nearly every major incident and investigation in Sauk County for more than a decade.
Community Policing
Active in the Sauk County Traffic Safety Commission, highway safety traffic grant coordination, and Baraboo Bar Buddies - underscoring his professional expertise and his dedication to community outreach that builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
Modern Technology
Implemented squad and body‑worn cameras, established the Flock camera program, and continually pushes modernization of equipment, training, and tools to enhance service and safety across Sauk County.
Budget Experience
The only candidate with direct, practical experience overseeing the Sheriff's Office budget - delivering responsible, accountable fiscal management for Sauk County taxpayers.
Special Teams Command
Commands the Sauk County Emergency Response Team (SWAT) and oversees budgeting and operations for the K9 program, Dive team, Drug Task Force, Crisis Intervention, Project Lifesaver, and drone team.
Drug Enforcement
Having served as a K9 handler, narcotics officer and member of the Sauk County Drug Task Force, Matt brings frontline experience to the fight against drugs in our communities.
Trusted by Our Community
Chip Meister
Sauk County Sheriff
Sheriff's Deputy Union
WPPA Local 241
Republican Party of Sauk County
Executive Committee Endorsement
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