About Lee
Helping law enforcement change for the better, from the inside
Lee is a Marine Corps veteran, serving over eight years as a Military Policeman and a Military Working Dog Handler specializing in explosive detection and combat tracking. While a dog handler, Lee supported several CONUS missions for the Secret Service and deployed with Combat Tracking Dog Rocky in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his military service, Lee was the Company trainer for the Marine Corps’ suicide prevention training, “Never leave a Marine behind.” After his military service, Lee joined the Hillsboro Police Department where he currently works as a patrol officer and is on the department’s peer support team. Lee also earned his Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees from Pacific University. Through his service in the military and now as a police officer, Lee has developed a passion for serving the veteran and responder communities.
My Qualifications
August 2015 - Present
Hillsboro Police Department- Patrol Officer
In addition to my regular patrol duties, Lee is also a member of Hillsboro Police Department Traumatic Response Support Team (TRUST), the department's peer support team. In May 2024 Lee will join the Washington County Mental Health Response Team.
September 2022 - May 2023
Bridges to Change- Intern
Developed, implemented, and evaluated a five-week art therapy program that teaches communications skills, emotional intelligence (how to identify feelings), interpersonal skills, and personal budgeting tools for justice involved people who also have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
May 2007 - October 2015
United States Marine Corps - Military Police and Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler
Conducted and supervised the training of several “Never Leave a Marine Behind” classes, the Marine Corps’ suicide prevention training. Responsible for the training and certification of nine MWD teams and acted as Kennel Master in his absence. Supported five Secret Service missions in support of the POTUS, VPOTUS, and various other world leaders and one deployment with a Combat Tracking Dog in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
January 2019 - May 2023
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology
Master of Social Work
Other Certifications
January 2023
Vermont Center for Responder Wellness & The Institute for Trauma Recovery and Resilience, Sonny Provetto, LICSW - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Paraprofessionals
December 2022
ResponderStrong, All Clear Foundation - Mental Health Train the Trainer Course, Master Trainer
August 2022
International Critical Stress Foundation, Inc. - Advanced Group Crisis Intervention
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March 2022
International Critical Stress Foundation, Inc. -Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
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February 2022
Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI) - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Intensive Training Course
July 2021
National Anger Management Association - Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist II
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