Plymouth County Outreach Advisory Board

Chief Matthew Perkins started his Law Enforcement career with the Lakeville Police Department in 1994 as a Dispatcher. Chief Perkins became a Lakeville Police Officer in 1995 and served at the ranks of Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant before becoming Chief of Police in 2019. Chief Perkins holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Lasell University and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Western New England College. In 2016, Chief Perkins attended President Obama’s 21st Century Policing Briefing at the White House. Chief Perkins is dedicated to the 21st Century Policing model which includes building partnerships with the public through successful community policing programs and building trust through transparency with use of technology like body worn cameras. Chief Perkins is the Control Chief for SEMLEC’s Mobile Command Vehicle.