James “JLee” Lee

• Seasoned law enforcement professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in criminal investigations, trauma-informed interviews, patrol supervision, and evidence management. Proven expertise in policy implementation, cross-agency collaboration, and crime trend analysis. Highly adept at leading teams, conducting internal and external investigations, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Award-winning supervisor with a strong commitment to community safety and investigative excellence.

Criminal Investigation commander | University of Texas at Southwestern Police Department | 05/2021 - Present

• Directs and coordinates personnel deployment based on evolving crime trends and community needs, enhancing operational efficiency and public safety.
• Develops and implements division-specific training programs to ensure staff proficiency and readiness in crime prevention and investigative strategies.
• Oversees departmental property and evidence management, ensuring secure handling and integrity of evidence.
• Prepares and submits Clery Crime Stat and Annual Security Reports to the Department of Education with 100% accuracy, meeting all compliance requirements.
• Submits NIBRS reporting data for the department to the FBI with an error rate of less than 10%.
• Facilitates collaboration with external agency lead investigators for joint investigations, resulting in timely and effective case resolutions.
• Conducts quality assurance on investigative cases, ensuring dispositions and case documentation meet high standards of completeness and accuracy.
• Received the Distinguished Command Award (2022) for exceptional leadership and contributions to departmental initiatives.

Patrol sergeant | University of Texas at Dallas Police department | 05/2017 – 05/2021

• Led a team of officers, implementing patrol strategies aligned with departmental objectives and community safety needs.
• Conducted internal investigations of shift personnel to address conduct and performance issues, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Prepared annual performance evaluations and coordinated training to support officer development.
• Served as a liaison for departmental leadership, delivering command staff summaries on significant incidents, including student suicides, thefts, and sexual assaults.
• Developed and implemented a patrol handbook that standardized patrol division operations, improving response protocols.
• Received the Supervisor of the Year Award (2019) for outstanding team leadership and service excellence.

Patrol corporal | University of Texas at San Antonio Police department | 06/2011 – 05/2017

• Supervised daily patrol operations across three campus locations, ensuring safety and security through proactive patrol strategies.
• Conducted preliminary investigations for major incidents, serving as the first point of contact for investigative teams.
• Managed the Bike Patrol Program, overseeing personnel, equipment inventory, and training, enhancing campus visibility and rapid response capabilities.
• Served as a field training officer for new recruits, mentoring and guiding them through departmental procedures and best practices.
• Developed and presented safety briefings to incoming students at orientation events.
• Coordinated security detail for high-profile events, including UTSA football games and other special assignments.

DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY | Aug 2023 | Walden University

• Major: Criminal Justice w/ Community Policing Focus
• Related coursework: Instructional Design for Online Course Development, The Nature of Crime and Criminology, Program Public Policy and Evaluation, Using Technology to Enhance Adult Learning

Master of public administration | Feb 2014 | Walden university

• Major: Public Administration
• Minor: Leadership
• Related coursework: Ethics and Leadership, Organizational Management and Leadership, and Strategic Planning

BAchelor of Arts | aug 2010 | Florida state university

• Major: African American Studies
• Minor: Mathematics
• Related coursework: African American Literature, Black Studies, Linear Math, Calculus 1-3