Career History 2004 – Present Nationally syndicated columnist for North Star Writers Group, www.NorthStarNational.com and contributing editor for www.FamilySecurityMatters.org. Criminal Justice Author and Consultant, P.O. Box 1195, Pebble Beach, CA 93953-1195, (831) 920-7367. Wrote Global Drug Enforcement: Practical Investigative Techniques, published by CRC Press (2004); Conspiracy Investigations: Terrorism, Drugs and Gangs, published by Prentice Hall (2005); and Practical Criminal Evidence, also published by Prentice Hall (2006). Consultant to attorneys and the law enforcement community on criminal and civil matters. Conduct contract investigative, counter-drug and counter-terrorism training for police officers and criminal investigators world-wide. Selected as “lead instructor” for U.S. Department of State sponsored 9-week “Preventing, Interdicting, and Investigating Acts of Terrorism” course held in Islamabad, Pakistan 2005. Regularly scheduled guest lecturer for the Defense Intelligence Agency on counter-terrorism issues. Guest speaker for the Defense Intelligence Agency and Department of Law, U.S. Military Academy, West Point. 2001 – 2003 Supervisory Special Agent (GS-1811-14/7), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Department of Justice, Los Angeles Field Division, Edward Roybal Federal Building, 20th Floor, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 , (213) 621-6700. Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program (OCDETF). Managed a substantial annual budget for use in OCDETF designated criminal cases for the Los Angeles Division. Reviewed proposals, approved expenditures, and represented DEA in committee decision making processes. Guest instructor at various national and international venues including the Defense Intelligence Agency, International Law Enforcement Academy, Bangkok, Thailand, California Narcotics Officers Association and the International Narcotics Interdiction Association. 1998 – 2001 Group Supervisor (GS-1811-14), Drug Enforcement Administration, Enforcement Group 1, at the Santa Ana, California Resident Office, (714) 836-2892, which serves Orange County. Supervised nine DEA Special Agents, three local law enforcement task force officers, and a secretary. Supervised the conduct of complex drug enforcement investigations prosecuted in federal and state courts. Supervised DEA airport operations at Orange County/John Wayne Airport. 1996 - 1998 Resident Agent-in-Charge (GS-1811-14), DEA Karachi, Pakistan Resident Office, Unit 62401, Box 122, APO AE 09814-2401, Tele: [92](21) 568-5170, Ext. 431. Supervised the conduct of international drug and criminal investigations in Pakistan’s Sindh Province and seven Middle Eastern nations in which the United States is a party of interest. Collected, analyzed, and disseminated drug intelligence with foreign drug liaison officers and the U.S. intelligence Community. Was responsible for all drug enforcement matters concerning the United States, including liaison with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Yemen, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Held TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. 1994 - 1996 Assistant Attaché/DEA Special Agent, (GS-1811-13), Islamabad Country Office, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Unit 62215, APO AE 09812-2215, [92](51) 826161 Ext. 2327. Conducted international drug and criminal investigations affecting the United States. Was responsible for monitoring and facilitating all drug-related extradition matters for the United States. Collected and disseminated drug intelligence to foreign drug liaison officers and the U.S. intelligence community. Participated in the arrest of 1993 New York City World Trade Center bombing suspect Ramzi Ahmed Yousef, and later testified at his trial. 1991 - 1994 DEA Special Agent, Course Developer/Instructor, (GS-1811-13), DEA Office of Training (TRDA), FBI Academy, P.O. Box 1475, Quantico, Virginia 22134-1475, (703) 632-5211. Taught drug enforcement subjects to basic and in-service DEA Special Agents, Intelligence Research Specialists, police officers, foreign law enforcement officers, and employees of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Developed lesson plans, researched, and wrote articles for professional publications such as the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, and Police Chief magazines. Conducted international training seminars throughout the world. Recognized as subject matter expert on drug conspiracy investigations, informant management, undercover operations and smuggling. Certified tactical instructor. 1988 - 1991 DEA Special Agent, (GS-1811-13), Monterey Post-of-Duty, 2560 Garden Road, Monterey, California 93941-3182. Conducted drug enforcement operations as a senior Special Agent Task Force member assigned to the DEA sponsored Monterey County Narcotic Enforcement Team. 1983 - 1988 DEA Special Agent/Back-up Supervisor, (GS-1811-13), Los Angeles Field Division, Edward Roybal Federal Building, 20th Floor, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, (213) 894-2650. Conducted complex drug conspiracy investigations, participated in surveillances, wrote comprehensive reports of investigation, made arrests, and testified in judicial proceedings. Supervised group of Special Agents in absence of Group Supervisor. 1981 - 1983 Police Officer, Pasadena Police Department, 207 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena California 91103, (626) 405-4501. Assigned to the Patrol Division. Also worked special events including Rose Bowl games and parades, the Super Bowl, Emmy Awards, and security for Movie and TV productions within the city. Awarded Advanced Certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). 1980 - 1981 Police Officer, Salinas Police Department, 222 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, California 93901, (831) 758-7321. Assigned to the Patrol Division after graduating from the Central Coast Counties Police Academy, Gilroy, California. 1978 Part-time faculty member, Administration of Justice Department, Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont Blvd., Monterey, California 93942, (831) 646-4000. Instructed course on criminal investigation. Education 1979 Master of Public Administration in Justice Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California. 1977 Bachelor of Science in Sociology with dual minors in Psychology and Vocational Education, University of Maryland, European Division. Partial List of Specialized Law Enforcement Training Counselor/Graduate, FBI National Academy (160th Session) DEA Special Agent Basic Training DEA Methods of Instructon School DEA Clandestine Laboratory Investigations DEA Conspiracy Investigations School DEA Street Gang Seminar DEA Tactical Instructor School Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Training DEA Financial Asset Removal School DEA Supervisors Institute Central Coast Counties Police Academy, Gilroy, CA Traffic Accident Investigations Chemical Agents Training California Juvenile Street Gang Activity Narcotic Enforcement for Peace Officers Course Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure Officer Survival Arson and Fire Investigation US Army Protective Services Training Criminal Investigator Logistics Management US Army Criminal Investigation Course US Army Military Police Investigation Course US Army Military Police School Publications Nationally syndicated columnist for North Star Writers Group, www.NorthStarNational.com. Contributing editor for www.FamilySecurityMatters.org. Volume II, Part II, Chapter 11, The Global Drug Trade and its Nexus to Terrorism, Countering Terrorism and Insurgency in the 21st Century: International Perspectives, Praeger Security International/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. (2007). Practical Criminal Evidence, Prentice Hall (2006). Conspiracy Investigations: Terrorism, Drugs and Gangs, Prentice Hall (2005). Global Drug Enforcement: Practical Investigative Techniques, CRC Press (2004). U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Their Impact on Federal Drug Offenders, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, May, 1995. Drug Conspiracy Cases, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, October, 1994. Chapter on Drug Informants, Drug Enforcement Handbook, pp. 11-17, U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, July 1994. Drug Informants - Motives, Methods, and Management, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, September, 1993. Food for thought: Police Officers as College Instructors, The Police Chief, October, 1979. Professional Presentations Monterey Bay Republican Women Federation, Carmel Valley, CA. Department of Defense Executive Management Development and Training Program, sponsored by The George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs, Washington, DC. Defense Intelligence Agency, Advanced Counter-Terrorism Analyst Course, Washington, DC. U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigation Training Assistance Program, Hangu, Pakistan. Lead Instructor for the U.S. Department of State, Antiterrorism Assistance Program 9-week “Preventing, Interdicting, and Investigating Acts of Terrorism” course held in Islamabad, Pakistan, 2005. Regional Counterdrug Training Academy, Meridian, MS. United States Military Academy, Department of Law, West Point, NY. International Law Enforcement Academy, Bangkok, Thailand. International Narcotics Interdiction Association, Reno, NV.  California Narcotic Officers Association, Los Angeles, CA. Affiliations Counselor/Graduate, 160th Session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia (Section 4, Winter, 1990). Life Member, Reserve Officers Association, Washington, DC. Association of Former Federal Narcotics Agents Police Writers Association Member of Standard & Poor's Vista Research's Society of Industry Leaders Professional Licenses California Community College Teaching Credential for Police Science, valid for life. California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate. - Full Listing Of Attorney Clients Is Available Upon Request - Click Here To Download Gregory D. Lee's Biography Click Here to Download Gregory D. Lee's CV
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