Matthew J. Traster

Chief Matthew J. Traster is a graduate of Prairie Heights High School and moved to DeKalb County in 1997.

Chief Matthew J Traster started his career with the City of Butler Police Department in 1998. He worked as a reserve officer until February of 2000 when he was hired as a full-time patrolman. He has held the rank of Patrolman, Detective Sgt, and Assistant Chief of Police. He accepted the position as Chief of Police January 1 2024. Chief Traster prides himself in community-oriented Policing and plants to continue to lead the Butler Police Department into the future working closely with the community we serve and cherish.