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Meet Matt

Three decades of showing up for Teton County.

Portrait of Sheriff Matt Carr
Meet Matt

Three decades
of showing up.

Like many people who came to Jackson for its mountains, Matt stayed because of its people.

What began as winters teaching skiing and summers guiding fishermen became a lifetime of service. He volunteered as an EMT, joined Search and Rescue, raised a family here, and eventually joined the Teton County Sheriff's Office.

Today, after more than three decades in this community, Jackson isn't simply where Matt lives. It's home.

Teton County Search and Rescue helicopter hoisting a rescuer off a wind-blown ridge
A Career of Service · Every Division

Every division.
Every shift.

For over 30 years, Matt has served in nearly every division of the Sheriff's Office.

  • Patrol
  • Investigations
  • Detention
  • Court Security
  • School Resource Officer
  • Search and Rescue

That experience matters. It means understanding not just how each division works — but how they work together to keep Teton County safe.

Leadership begins with understanding the job from the ground up.

Matt's Vision for the Office

Foremost in
public service.

"The Sheriff's Office vision is to be the foremost leader in public service in the State of Wyoming. As your Sheriff, maintaining the public's trust remains the foundation of every decision the Sheriff's Office makes. I intend to continue working to make that vision a reality."

— Sheriff Matt Carr
Sheriff Matt Carr outside the Teton County Sheriff's Office
Fair · Friendly · Honest

The values
behind the badge

Fair.

Treat every person with dignity and apply the law consistently.

Friendly.

Build trust through respect, professionalism, and approachability.

Honest.

Tell people the truth — even when it's difficult.

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