Kenosha County Sheriff's Department Announces Eric Klinkhammer's Promotion To Captain

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Announces Eric Klinkhammer’s Promotion To Captain

**Captain Eric Klinkhammer and Logan (9) Paris Student During 2022 Shop With A Cop Event**
**(12/17/2022 Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)**

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced today that Lieutenant Eric Klinkhammer has been promoted to the rank of Captain. This promotion was initiated by Sheriff Beth with the input from Sheriff-Elect Zoerner. The opening was created by the promotion of Captain Miller to the rank of Chief Deputy.

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Klinkhammer has been with the department since 1993. He is a Racine native and worked as a corrections officer at Racine Correctional Institute before becoming a Deputy. During his almost 30-year career, Klinkhammer has been a school resource officer, K9 handler, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. He has served as Lieutenant since 2017. Tomorrow, December 18, 2022 will be his first day as Captain. He has been issued his captain badge and proudly donned it at the 30th Anniversary of Shop With A Cop Today.

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Klinkhammer has been married to his wife Tammy for the past 30 years. They have four adult children, one girl and three boys. They also have a 2-year-old grand-daughter.

Captain Eric Klinkhammer and Sheriff-Elect Zoerner During 2022 Shop With A Cop Event
(12/17/2022 Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

“Captain Klinkhammer has done an exceptional job in every assignment he has ever been tasked with. He will be a well-received addition to my future administration,” said Sheriff-Elect David Zoerner. “Captain Klinkhammer is well-respected by all members of the Sheriff’s Department.”

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Klinkhammer is assigned to oversee the operations division of the department. This includes, among other sections, patrol and investigations. He is no stranger to the detective bureau and will likely have little to no learning curve.

Captain Klinkhammer had the following to say of his promotion:

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“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Kenosha County and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department, and thankful for the trust of my colleagues, Sheriff Beth and Sheriff-Elect Zoerner. I look forward to the work and challenges that lay ahead.”

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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5 Responses

Anonymous says:

Dec 17, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Best wishes to Deputy Klinkhammer.

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Anonymous says:

Dec 17, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Why doesn’t Beth let Zoerner pick his own team????

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  Dec 18, 2022 at 10:06 PM
  
  Do we know that they didn’t talk about this and that Beth made the recommendation on the advice and or approval of Zoerner?
  
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2. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  Dec 19, 2022 at 10:34 AM
  
  This promotion was initiated by Sheriff Beth with the input from Sheriff-Elect Zoerner. You made a good point. I added this to the story. Thank you.
  
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Anonymous says:

Dec 19, 2022 at 10:24 AM

Great choice, honest good cop, we need more like Mr. Klinkhammer

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