Administration

Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt began his career with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office in May 2004 as a Patrol Deputy, serving until March 2012. He was then promoted to Sergeant, where he supervised all three patrol shifts. On January 5, 2015, he was sworn in as Sheriff of Dodge County, a position he continues to hold today. Sheriff Schmidt brings 25 years of law enforcement experience to his role.

He is a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton with an associate degree in Police Science and has also attended 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.

Sheriff Schmidt began his law enforcement career in September 2000 as a Police Officer for the Village of Winneconne Police Department. He has also served as a Police Officer for the Town of Winneconne and Horicon Police Departments, and as a Deputy for the Fond du Lac County and Green County Sheriff’s Offices.

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

Sheriff Schmidt is a strong advocate for proactive law enforcement and problem-oriented policing. During his tenure, he has prioritized:

• Reducing traffic fatalities caused by impaired driving.
• Combating drug epidemics, including heroin, through education, enforcement, and resource allocation.
• Identifying and reducing human trafficking within Dodge County.

In addition to these major initiatives, Sheriff Schmidt continues to develop innovative strategies 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