Bonner Matt

Background

About Bonner Matt

Matt has over 21 years of progressively responsible law enforcement, security, and leadership experience. His strengths include training, community relations, program development and problem solving. In 2012, Matt retired from the Carrollton Police Department where he played a significant role in development of the Carrollton Police Athletic League and obtained it 501 (c)(3) Non-profit status. Matt also helped develop the Shattered Dreams Drunk Driver Program presented to High School Students around prom time. Matt also helped train numerous Law Enforcement Agencies and School Districts throughout the State of Texas on ways to implement this program in their communities. Matt took on numerous leadership roles serving as the Lead Advisor of the Carrollton Police Explorers, Carrollton Police Athletic League, Director of Shattered Dreams Program, Organizer of the 1997 Southern Region Law Enforcement Explorer Competition and a board member of the Valwood Park Federal Credit Union in Carrollton, Texas. In Matt was awarded Officer of the Year from the Carrollton Police Department for his outstanding work with implementing the anti-drunk driving program Shattered Dreams. Matt has been recognized as Officer of the Month May and November Golden Rule Award by JC Penny, Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership Award (which is the highest award given to an individual for outstanding service to children and youth), WBAP Radio Hometown Hero Award, Burt Ford Award given by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission,(2) Life Saving Awards,(3) Civic Achievement Awards, Honor Guard Member, and City of Carrollton Excellence in Service Award. Matt was also awarded Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America.