Captain Junsun Lee

Contact Information:

Email: jlee@redwoodcity.org

Captain Junsun Lee immigrated to the United States from Seoul, South Korea, at the age of eight and earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminology. He began his law enforcement career in 2001 with the San Jose Police Department, where he served in a variety of specialized assignments, including Patrol, Metro Unit, Vice Unit, and the Covert Response Unit.

In 2013, Captain Lee lateraled to the Redwood City Police Department, where he was selected as Officer of the Year. He served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, and Detective with the Street Crime Suppression Team, where he was awarded both the Life Saving Medal and the Medal of Valor. A recognized leader in combating human trafficking, Captain Lee helped develop California’s first 40-hour Human Trafficking Investigation Course and continues to teach, providing training to law enforcement professionals, medical providers, educators, and community partners across the state.

Promoted to Sergeant in 2018, Captain Lee served as a Patrol Supervisor, overseeing daily field operations, mentoring frontline officers, and ensuring effective community response. He also led several specialized units, including the Honor Guard, Marine Unit, and Downtown Services Unit, where he collaborated closely with residents, businesses, and city officials to enhance public safety.

Promoted to Lieutenant in 2022, Captain Lee first served as the Patrol Watch Commander, where he managed citywide patrol operations, coordinated responses to critical incidents, and supervised multiple teams during high-volume and high-risk situations. He later served as the Professional Standards Lieutenant, where he oversaw training, recruitment, policy development, and internal affairs investigations, ensuring accountability, transparency, and operational excellence within the department. He is also a graduate of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Leadership Program and Stanford University’s Local Governance Summer Institute. 

Now serving as Patrol Captain, Captain Lee leads with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to public safety and community partnership.