Sacramento County’s Inspector General Lee Dean entered public service as a Los Angeles Police Officer after serving in the United States Army. This career choice led to the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department (SSD), and promotion through the ranks to Chief Deputy Sheriff. He served as legal advisor to the SSD, and commanded the Internal Investigations Unit. He then served as Chief of Police in the central and southern California cities of Vacaville and San Bernardino, working closely with civic and community groups to reduce crime and improve the quality of life.

Mr. Dean has lectured and taught extensively, combining practical experience and theory with the study of community policing, leadership, supervision, internal investigations, and organizational development. As a consultant in the field of law enforcement, he serves as an expert advisor to State and municipal agencies seeking to integrate law enforcement services, training and organizational development. Mr. Dean is a member of the State Bar of California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from CSU Sacramento, and is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Institute.