The Public Safety Cadets, Board of Directors, is pleased to announce that Major Wilson W. Lee of the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department has accepted the position of Chair of the Public Safety Cadets, Law Enforcement Sector, National Committee. Major Lee was instrumental in planning and conducting the 2019 Public Safety Cadets National Leadership Academy. He brings extensive leadership experience and impressive organizational skills to the National Committee.
Upon accepting the position, Major Lee stated, “I am honored and humbled by this opportunity to serve as your new Public Safety Cadets, National Committee Chair. I have grown and learned so much from the Public Safety Cadets program, starting as an officer and now leading the National Committee. The Public Safety Cadets program is truly exceptional and empowering. It equips youth with the best skills, knowledge, and experience in the public safety profession, thanks to our devoted and skilled Mentors. I am thrilled and eager to serve you as the new National Committee Chair and to showcase the Public Safety Cadets program across the country.”
Wilson Lee joined the Fairfax County Police Department in 2008 and currently holds the rank of Major. During his career, he worked patrol in the Reston District Station and as a school resource officer at Herndon Middle School before being promoted to Sergeant in 2015. As a Sergeant, he worked as a patrol supervisor in the Mount Vernon District Station until his promotion to Second Lieutenant in 2016. As a Second Lieutenant, he worked in the Policy and Directives Change Team, Planning and Research Bureau, and the Sully District Station. In 2018, he was promoted to First Lieutenant and served as the Police Liaison Commander and Assistant Commander of the West Springfield District Station. He was promoted to Captain in 2021 and served as the Staff Duty Officer and later the Commander of the Mclean District Station. In 2023, he was promoted to Major and is currently assigned as the Director of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. He also commands the Department’s Civil Disturbance Unit.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from George Mason University in 2007, and a Master of Professional Studies degree in Security and Safety Leadership from George Washington University in 2012. He currently serves as 1st Vice President of the National Asian Peace Officers Association and was previously the President of the Asian American Law Enforcement Association of the National Capital Region (AALEA-NCR) from 2016 to 2023. In his off-duty time, he enjoys exploring all the different culinary experiences within the Michelin guide.
