Congratulations to new Roseville Chief of Police Erika Scheider. Tuesday, September 1 marks Chief Scheider’s first day in her new role. She began her law enforcement career with the Roseville Police Department in 1997.
Scheider has served as the Roseville’s Deputy Chief of Police since 2017 and is Roseville’s first new Chief of police in a decade. She takes over for Rick Mathwig, who retired on August 31 after leading Roseville PD as Chief since 2010.
“Roseville is in the great position of having a fully qualified and prepared individual ready to step into the role of Chief of Police. I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief Scheider as Roseville’s next Police Chief,” said City Manager Patrick Trudgeon. “She has exceled in every role held with the Roseville Police Department and is eminently qualified to be the next Roseville Police Chief.
“Erika’s years of experience and relationships within the Roseville community provides a valuable asset, and her commitment to community-based law enforcement will serve the community well as the role of law enforcement evolves,” said Trudgeon.
Scheider holds a master’s degree in police leadership, administration and education from the University of Saint Thomas and a graduate certificate in criminal justice from University of Virginia.
In 2015, Scheider trained at the FBI National Academy in Quantico. She is a member of the FBI National Academy Associates, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and the Ramsey County Chiefs Association. She has trained as a hostage and crisis negotiator and has mentored at-risk youths.
Scheider started working as a patrol officer in Roseville in 1997. In 2001, Scheider became a detective and a sergeant in 2007. Over the years, she received several promotions and new responsibilities, becoming Lieutenant of Investigations in 2011, Lieutenant of Operations in 2014, Lieutenant of Administration in 2017 and Deputy Chief in 2019. Scheider has also served as the department’s Public Information Officer since 2017.
“I am honored and deeply humbled to be selected to serve as the next chief of police for the City of Roseville,” said Scheider. “I want to thank Chief Mathwig for his dedicated service to the Roseville Police Department and the Roseville community. As we move forward, the Roseville Police Department will remain committed to transparency and accountability. We will continue to work with the community to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for all of our residents.”