Major Ron Mattino currently commands the North Regional Bureau of Patrol Operations. The North Region consists of District 2 (Mangonia Park), District 3, District 10 (Lake Park), and District 20 (Palm Beach Shores).  In addition to the Patrol Districts, Major Mattino commands the Community Resources Division.  This includes: The Wildlands Unit, School Traffic Safety, Off Duty Permits, The Police Athletic League, Prisoner Transport Unit, The Alarm Unit, The Honor Guard, The Volunteer Chaplain Unit and the LGTQB Liaison Unit. The North Region has a combined staff of 804 dedicated men and women committed to serving the citizens of Palm Beach County.

Major Mattino is a native Floridian and was born and raised in Palm Beach County.

Major Mattino started his career in 1987 in the Purchasing Department, responsible for all of the fixed assets in the agency. In 1989, he became a Deputy Sheriff. Major Mattino has held positions in the K-9 Unit, Tactical Unit, SWAT Team, Gang Unit and the Narcotics Unit. Major Mattino was promoted to Sergeant in 1998, Lieutenant in 2001, Captain in 2003 and to the rank of Major in 2014.

Major Mattino has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Barry University in Public Administration. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 243 in Quantico, Virginia.

Major Mattino has been married to Debbie for over 33 years and has one son, Mathew (also a Deputy Sheriff).