Matthew D. Defore
Instructor
Current/ Former Position: Police Officer
Current/Former Agency: Southaven Police Department
Years of Service: 13
Why D2C?: I was inspired to join D2C when I met Quentin Williams when he taught at the FBI National Academy. I recognized that D2C was a special organization where I could share my unique views and experiences in law enforcement with other professionals as well members of the civilian community. Any place where like-minded persons can come together and contribute to a common good is something that I want to part of, and that is why I am proud to belong to D2C faculty.
Website: https://lobotomyofthelaw.com
Matthew Defore is a law enforcement leader who embraces a problem-solving mindset through systems and standards. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police in Senatobia, Mississippi. In this role, he has created systems to track and analyze citizen feedback, administrative internal review, arrest and citation data, use of force, and vehicular pursuits in effort to ensure that the department’s activities are aligned with its risk appetite and objectives. Matthew enjoys digging to the bottom of questions and sharing information relating to social matters, constitutional topics, and leadership issues. He serves as an adjunct criminal justice instructor and a basic training academy instructor. Matthew holds a master's in Criminal Justice, a master's in Public Administration, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 283.