Administration

Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt began his career with Dodge County as a Patrol Deputy for the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office from May 2004 through March 2012.  He was then promoted to Sergeant and supervised all 3 patrol shifts.  On January 5, 2015, he took office as Dodge County Sheriff and currently holds that Office.  He has experience totaling 21 years in law enforcement.

Sheriff Schmidt is a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton with an Associate’s Degree in Police Science and has also attended college courses at UW-Fond du Lac and Moraine Park Technical College in Beaver Dam.  In 2017 he returned to Fox Valley Technical College as an adjunct instructor for the Law Enforcement Academy.

He began his career in Law Enforcement as a Police Officer in the Village of Winneconne Police Department in September of 2000.  He has also worked as a Police Officer for the Town of Winneconne Police and the Horicon Police Departments.  He was also a Deputy for the Fond du Lac County and Green County Sheriff’s Offices.

Sheriff Schmidt is a Nationally Certified Drug Recognition Expert, an Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Instructor, and a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Master Instructor. 

Sheriff Schmidt is a strong advocate for proactive law enforcement and problem-oriented policing.  During his time as Sheriff, he has made it a priority for the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office to reduce traffic fatalities resulting from impaired driving.  He has also been an advocate for ensuring resources, education, and enforcement options are available to fight the heroin epidemic.  Another major initiative was the identification and reduction of human trafficking in Dodge County.  There are many other initiatives Sheriff Schmidt has launched and he continues to find new ways every day to enhance the quality of life for Dodge County residents and visitors.

Chief Deputy Chad Enright began his career with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office in 2002 and brings over 22 years of dedicated law enforcement experience within the county. He served as a corrections officer from 2002 to 2006, a patrol deputy from 2006 to 2011, a K9 handler from 2011 to 2015, and a patrol lieutenant from 2013 to 2018. During these roles, he gained extensive experience as a K9 handler, a member of the SWAT Team, and supervisor of the 3rd shift patrol team. Additionally, he was responsible for managing the agency’s fleet, equipment, and the county fair security plan. In 2018, he was promoted to Operations Captain, where he oversaw the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division/Drug Task Force, Communications Division, Crash Investigation Team, SWAT Team, and numerous other critical agency operations. In 2023, he was promoted to Chief Deputy/Undersheriff.

Chief Deputy Enright holds an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Moraine Park Technical College and graduated from the Fox Valley Technical College Police Academy. He is a Certified Public Manager and has completed the UW Madison Wisconsin Command College program, as well as the Leadership in Police Organizations program through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. His additional law enforcement experience includes three years of service as the part-time Chief of Police for the Village of Clyman Police Department. With extensive training in leadership, management, investigations, corrections, and public records, Chief Deputy Enright provides both valuable perspective and strong leadership in his role. He is a 1997 graduate of Horicon High School.

“I am dedicated to serving the citizens of Dodge County, where I grew up and continue to live with my family. My focus is on providing leadership that ensures the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office continues to protect the lives, property, and constitutional rights of those we serve through honest, ethical, and professional service to the community.”
– Chief Deputy Chad Enright