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Division Administration

The Division of Criminal Investigation is headed by the Administrator. The Administrator is a civil service classified sworn law enforcement position which is appointed by the Attorney General. As a civil service appointment, the position term is indefinite and not an at will appointment. The Administrator works closely with Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on his priority issues for the DOJ as well as with local, county, state and federal law enforcement leaders from across Wisconsin and nationally to implement programs and policies of statewide significance or importance.

The primary administrative oversight of the division comes under the Deputy Administrator. The Deputy Administrator is the second in command of the Division and provides high level oversight to the division’s bureaus, directors, personnel and budget.

Contact Information for Division Administration:

Edward F. Wall
Administrator
608-266-1671

Heather A. Blicharz
Assistant to the Administrator
608-267-8943

David S. Matthews
Deputy Administrator
608-266-1671

Dawn J. Strassman
Assistant to the Deputy Administrator
608-267-8941

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