Matthew Fogg Retired Chief Deputy US Marshal Company: Congress Against Racism and Corruption in Law Enforcement (CARCLE) Location: Washington, D.C. Website: www.carcle.us

Biography:
“One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson

Jackson’s words best describe the life and work of Matthew Fogg, retired Chief Deputy United States Marshal and active advocate for justice and equal opportunity.

A native of Washington, DC, Fogg was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s journey to seek justice in the midst of dangerous circumstances. He was also inspired by his parents whose exemplary character and strong faith provided the foundation upon which Matthew Fogg’s life’s work has been modeled after. As a result of these influential figures in his life, Matthew Fogg determined that his life’s goal would be to promote and uphold justice for all people by working in the field of law enforcement.

He began his journey by earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from Marshall University. While there, he distinguished himself as a leader serving the Minority Student Body President and as a producer of an informative television show for children.

His journey for justice continued in 1978 when he joined the Department of Justice’s United States Marshall Service. – an elite law enforcement agency with over two centuries of providing law enforcement services to the US government. Serving in the nation’s capitol Fogg’s primary responsibilities include the enforcement of all federal laws and providing protection for the DC and Federal Judicial System. In the capacity, Fogg has excelled over the past two decades playing pivotal roles in several high profile investigations and operations.

As a member of the US Marshals Service’s Special Operations Group he played a pivotal role in the agency’s actions in response to the Los Angeles Riots in the 90’s and The Atlanta Penitentiary Riots. His exemplary leadership and supervision of the DEA’s Washington Metropolitan Metro Area Task Force resulted in the arrest of nearly 300 fugitives from justices whose crimes included: murder, rape, armed robbery and other heinous crimes. His service has earned numerous awards including: The US Marshal Service Director’s Award, The International Narcotics Officers Association Special Service Award and The US Attorney General’s Point of Light Award.

In the midst of upholding justice as a US Marshal, Mr. Fogg recognized a great irony that existed as he and his colleagues experienced injustice inside of their ranks. Even as he was excelling in his service to the agency, Fogg was experiencing racial discrimination on a daily basis. This discrimination continued until Fogg made the courageous decision to file a federal lawsuit which would illuminate the injustices he and his colleagues were facing.

In doing so, Fogg assumed the risks involved with the breaking the “Blue Wall of Silence”, an unwritten code among law enforcement officials regarding the discussion of internal matters. He risked his career, standing among peers, and his future in his pursuit of justice. The risk was rewarded when, to the surprise of many, Fogg was awarded four million dollars in compensatory damages by a Federal jury – the largest individual award ever awarded under Title 12 for a federal employee.

As a result of this verdict, Chief Deputy Fogg has become a role model for other law enforcement personnel around the world who previously were afraid to discuss discriminatory practices. He has been featured by several media outlets including: including: CNN, BET, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. He has also provided expert testimony at Congressional Hearings and regularly conducts workshops and trainings promoting equality “behind the badge”.

As a law enforcement officer and advocate for social justice, Mr. Fogg has been recognized for his service above self on numerous occasions. Fogg unselfishly volunteered his extensive experience in the areas of search, rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11th, terrorist attacks. Fogg also served as an original author of the NO-FEAR Act a groundbreaking act of legislation signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2002 which has played a major role is eradicating discrimination across federal agencies.

Fogg’s commitment to advocating justice for all has led him across the globe advocating on behalf of federal workers not only in the United States but in Korea and Africa as well. He is fearless in defending the rights of others and has had a profound effect on the landscape of federal agencies and departments including NASA, the US Army, and the Air Force.

Matthew Fogg’s journey for justice continues on a daily basis. He plans to continue to promote justice for his fellow law enforcement personnel as well as more widely throughout the world. He is currently in the process of penning a book chronicling his two decade journey for justice. In doing so, he hopes that his courage can be an example for others who are facing overwhelming odds and circumstances in their lives.

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