Lieutenant Matt Ridings, with over 24 years of law enforcement experience, is currently serving as his agency's supervisor for the Vice/Narcotics Division and is assigned to the Forsyth County Drug Task Force. He has held positions as a Telecommunicator, Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Traffic Team Officer, SWAT Operator, and Patrol Sergeant. In 2022, he was certified as a Peer Support Officer through the Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support (LEAPS). In 2024, Matt developed his agency’s first Peer Support Team, which is now active and operational. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University, is a specialized instructor for Hazmat and Explosives, & holds several certificates in specialized areas.