Matt Greenlief
Accreditations
Matt Greenlief’s distinguished career in law enforcement began in June 2006 with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office in Monmouth, Illinois. In 2007, he was chosen to be a canine handler, earning his certification in March of that year. Over the next several years, Matt and his canine partner made significant contributions, achieving hundreds of arrests and numerous drug and currency seizures. Their expertise extended to assisting major federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, DEA, and various State Police Task Forces, which helped them build a reputation for effectively locating wanted suspects.
In 2015, Matt further advanced his skills by completing a second multi-purpose canine handlers course and a ten-week canine trainers course, resulting in his certification as a Canine Trainer. With his new canine partner, Matt and his team achieved hundreds of arrests and apprehensions of violent offenders. His role as a canine trainer has been influential, with Matt training over 500 law enforcement officers and military members nationwide.
Matt’s expertise was further recognized in 2015 when he was certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a Canine Trainer. By 2019, his specialized knowledge earned him a position as the Canine Odor Recognition Assessor for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, appointed by the State of Illinois Mobile Training Unit 4.
Cedar Creek Kennels has established itself as a premier provider of police canine teams, delivering highly trained canines to a wide range of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Their clientele includes not only local and state police departments but also federal agencies and elite U.S. military special forces groups. Cedar Creek Kennels is known for its commitment to excellence in canine training, ensuring that their teams are equipped to meet the demanding needs of modern law enforcement and specialized military operations.