Douglas Mrotek for Sawyer County Sheriff

Career Overview

My law enforcement career of over 35 years began in 1983, working as a Reserve Officer with the City of Hayward Police Department until I became a full-time Patrol Officer in 1991. During my career with the City of Hayward Police Department, in addition to my daily patrol and investigative duties, I taught the D.A.R.E. program to over 1400 fifth grade students over a ten year period in the Hayward School District.

In 2014, I became Chief of Police of the Town of Hayward Police Department. As Chief my responsibilities include managing the department’s annual budget, which I have kept under budget every year since 2014. I was responsible for department staffing needs to ensure that state laws and local ordinances were enforced. I also serve as the Coordinator of the Sawyer County Highway Safety Commission.

In 2017, I was appointed by the Governor of Wisconsin to fill the remainder of the term of retiring Sheriff Mark Kelsey. As your Sheriff, I have the responsibility of managing a large annual budget, administrating the jail with over 100 inmates, and serving the court. I am responsible for overseeing the Sheriff’s Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Jail Division and Records Division; leading over 50 Sheriff’s Office staff members.

I am also active in the community, serving as a member of the Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, as well as communicating with and assisting our local governing bodies, community organizations and community events in Sawyer County.

Personal Life

I have three sons, Daniel, Dustin and Chase. I enjoy everything our community has to offer with our four seasons of recreation. I am active with many of our community organizations promoting and enhancing our Sawyer County events and recreational activities.

Experience

SAWYER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sawyer County Sheriff (2017 to Present)

Responsible for managing Sheriff’s annual budget
Responsible for Sheriff’s staffing needs
Responsible for the County Jail with over 100 inmates
Responsible for leading over 50 employees
Serve the Court
Communicate and work with all Law Enforcement Chiefs and Sheriffs
Member of the Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
Communicate, work with and assist other County Department Heads
Communicate, work with and assist Towns and Villages in Sawyer County
Prepare and present safety presentations to community groups
Coordinator of the Sawyer County Highway Safety Commission

TOWN OF HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police (2014 to 2017)

Responsible for managing Department’s annual budget.
Responsible for Department’s staffing needs.
Coordinator of the Sawyer County Highway Safety Commission
Member of the Sawyer County Child Abduction Response Team (CART)
Prepare and present safety presentations to community groups.
Regular patrol duties, including traffic enforcement, Certified Intoximeter operator, Certified radar operator.
Assist other agencies with calls for service.
Conduct investigations relevant to criminal and ordinance violations and preparation of cases for court.
Gather facts by conducting interviews collect evidence and observe activities of suspects for criminal cases.
Work closely with other agencies and district attorney in the solving of crimes.

CITY OF HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT (1983- 2014)

Patrol Officer (1991-2014)

Regular patrol duties, including traffic, OWI and criminal law enforcement, Certified Intoximeter Operator, Certified radar operator.
Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor (2003-2013)
Conduct criminal investigations and preparation of cases for court.
Work closely with other agencies and District Attorney in the solving of crimes.
Conducted highway safety presentations to high school driver’s education classes.

Reserve Officer (1983-1991)

Regular patrol duties

Reserve Sergeant (1983-1984)

Supervision and scheduling of Reserve Officers.

Community Involvement

Member of the Sawyer County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee: 2017 to Present
Vice-President of the Sawyer County Snowmobile/ATV Alliance: 2017 to Present
Member of Sawyer County Snowmobile/ATV Alliance: 2010 to Present
Town of Bass Lake Board Supervisor: 2011 to Present
Member of Wisconsin Towns Association-Sawyer County Chapter: 2011 to Present
Vice-Chairperson of Sawyer County Chapter Wisconsin Towns Association: 2017 to Present
Hayward Community School District Board Member: 2005-2017
Hayward Community School District Board President: 2011-2016 (Oversee District Superintendent/250 Employees/1900 Students)
Hayward Community School District Board Vice-President: 2008-2011
Hayward Community School District Board Treasurer: 2007-2008 (Oversee $20 million dollar budget)
Hayward Community School District Facility Committee Chairperson: 2006-2011/2016-2017
Sawyer County Board Supervisor: 2006-2010 (Oversee $25 million dollar budget/180 employees)
Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Forestry Committee Vice-Chairperson: 2006-2010

Training & Education