Frank King 

Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, speaker and comedian for 38. His speaking is informed by his lifetime of Depression and Suicidality and coming close enough to ending his life that he can tell you what the barrel of his gun tastes like. Turning that long dark journey of the soul into 13 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with corporations, and associations. 

He’s shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all.  

Deputy Chief Julie Beard (Bothell PD)  

Julie Beard is a Washington native who grew up in a family full of veterans, police officers, firefighters, and volunteers. Julie holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Washington and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. She entered the Washington State Police Corps in 2003, and was hired by the Redmond Police Department in 2004. In her 20 years of service at Redmond PD, she served in multiple roles including as a Patrol Officer, FTO, Patrol Sergeant, Public Information Officer, Taser Instructor, Explorer Advisor, Peer Support Team Lead, Community Engagement Sergeant, Operations Lieutenant and Investigations Lieutenant. In 2024 she was grateful to be selected as the Deputy Chief of the Bothell Police Department. Julie volunteers on the Line of Duty Death Response Team for the Behind the Badge Foundation and the newly formed Washington State Executive Peer Support Team. Julie also serves on the Northwest 

Women's Law Enforcement Network board. Julie and her husband have two daughters and stay incredibly busy with sports, outdoor activities, and trying to volunteer at school so they can help figure out their kids' homework assignments. 

Amy Randall-Vradenburg (WSP Firearms Background Unit) 

Amy Randall-Vradenburg is a Quality Assurance Trainer for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). She works for the 

Firearms Background Division (FBD) within the Washington State Patrol. 

Amy Randall-Vradenburg has been with the State Patrol for 20 years.  Prior to her position with FBD, she was with the ACCESS team for nearly 3 years doing ORI maintenance and NICS training.  Before ACCESS she was an analyst for 9 years and a dispatcher in District 2, which covers King County. 

Jenna Finnel (WSP Firearms Background Unit) 

Jenna Finnel is the Quality Assurance Trainer for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Firearms Background Division within the Washington State Patrol. Jenna Finnel has been with the State Patrol for 8 years. Currently, she is with the Firearms Background Division (FBD) as a trainer. Previously, she spent four years as an auditor and NICS trainer with the ACCESS team. Prior to that she was a fingerprint technician for a year. 

Erica Meeks (Lakewood PD)  

Erica Meeks is currently the Evidence Supervisor and Certified Crime Scene Investigator for the Lakewood Police Department and has been with the department for over 18 years.  Prior to that she was a records specialist with Tukwila Police Department for 7 years.  Erica is married with two children, animals and her hobbies include reading, lifting, thrifting, horror movies and true crime podcasts.  Presently, she sits on the LEIRA Executive Board as 1st Vice President and PNW IAI Executive Board as a Director, a site auditor with the WASPC LEMAP team, Member of the Pierce County Cooperative Cities Crime Response Unit (CRU) and is a Certified Property and Evidence Specialist with IAPE and member of WHIA. 

Morgan Damerow (AGO)  

Morgan Damerow is the lead Consultant for the Office of the Attorney General’s (AGO) LGCP. The LGCP is the Local Government Consultation Program, providing guidance to local governments on responding to public records requests, helping to develop resources, and identify technology options related to public records. Morgan frequently provides training to local governments and speaks to conference on the PRA. In 2022 he was appointed to serve as the AGO’s Assistant Attorney Geneal for Open Government, commonly known as the Ombuds. From 2003 to 2018 Morgan provided legal advice and represented state agencies in labor and personnel matters. He joined the AGO in 2003 and is 1997 graduate from the University of Montana, School of Law (although he would have preferred pursuing a a Masters of Arts in Puppetry and a PhD in Costume Technology).

Chief Jeff Beazizo (Lake Stevens PD)  

Chief Jeffrey Beazizo grew up in Skagit County, Washington. He was hired by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in June 1990 as a Communications Officer then hired in March 1992 as a Trooper Cadet. He was commissioned in 1993 as a Trooper. During his career, he received the honor of being named WSP District VII Trooper of the Year in 1998, 2001, and 2002. He received the WSP Award of Merit in 2000 for saving the life of an individual who set themself on fire. He promoted through the ranks, rising to the rank of Lieutenant in Snohomish County before retiring in 2015 after serving 25 years. He also served as the Assistant Commander for the WSP's Rapid Deployment Force providing border security during the 2010 Olympics and responded to numerous protests, community events, and Presidential Security Details. 

After his retirement from WSP, he served with the Monroe Public Schools from 2015-2017 as Safety/Risk Management Officer at K-12 school district focusing on school safety, security, and emergency preparedness.     

Chief Beazizo was hired by Lake Stevens Police Department in May 2017 and served as the Support Services Division Commander. He was the Public Information Officer and oversaw the Department’s Fleet, Training, Office of Professional Standards, and the City of Lake Stevens’ Emergency Management. He was promoted to Deputy Chief on May 1, 2021, overseeing Support Services Division (Traffic, Marine, Evidence, Police Support Services, and School Resource Officers), Operations Division (Patrol), and Investigations Unit.  He was hired as the Police Chief on September 1, 2021. 

During his tenure with LSPD, Chief Beazizo received the Chief’s Leadership Award in 2017 and FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award in 2020. Chief Beazizo attended the University of Charleston West Virginia’s Organizational Leadership Program and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership in December 2021. In 2024, Chief Beazizo completed 187-hours of WASPC’s ICLD Leadership training receiving the Emerging Leadership Certificate through National Command & Staff College. 

Chief Beazizo has lived in Lake Stevens since 2001, is married to his beautiful wife Heidi, and they have three wonderful children. 

Alexandra Copeland (PRI) 

Alexandra Copeland currently serves as the Labor & Policy Advisor for a major law enforcement agency in Washington state. She possesses a robust professional background that includes overseeing staffing, training, and compliance for teams focused on evidence management, records handling, reception, system implementation, and various support services. With significant experience in the public sector and a Master's degree in Public Administration, she has developed a thorough understanding of records and information management, as well as team development, to drive organizational success. 

Shannon Turner (FileOnQ) 

Shannon Turner has spent her entire career working in various aspects of the criminal justice system in Washington State.  She discovered her passion for criminal law in 1981 when she worked for a criminal defense law firm.  In 1984 she was hired by the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office and spent 11 years there.  She worked in several divisions, with specialized training and expertise in child victim forensic interviewing and victim advocacy.  In 1994 she was hired by the Kennewick Police Department as an evidence technician and crime scene investigator, then in 2001 she transferred to the Pasco Police Department in the same capacity. In 2004 she joined the private sector, working for FileOnQ to assist agencies in the U.S. and Canada to improve their evidence management methods through updated technology. In 2010, Shannon also started her own independent consulting business where she offers expert witness services in civil litigation as well as consulting services for law enforcement. In 2022, Shannon was appointed to be the new instructor for the 40-hour Property and Evidence Management Class offered by the Criminal Justice Training Academy. She is passionate about all things evidence and enjoys sharing that passion with agencies.   

Emily Cain (Battleground PD) 

Emily Cain has been working in the law enforcement community for 20 years, 10 of those years being in evidence with the Battle Ground Police Department. Prior to that she worked various positions for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Emily is a mother of two young girls, ages 12 and 7, and enjoys creating stained glass art, going to concerts and riding motorcycles! 

Michelle Bennett (M3 Leadership)  

Michelle Bennett has served as the Police Chief from Edmonds, Washington. She co-developed the "Take a Stand Against Bullying" curriculum for secondary schools in 2001. In 2006, she developed the "Building a Civil and Respectful Workplace" curriculum, and in 2007, the "Take a Stand Against Cyber-Bullying" curriculum. Ever since she has been working tirelessly to combat incivility and bullying among both children and adults. These issues often impact the climate in which students and employees should be thriving and growing, hindering their performance and productivity. Michelle Bennett has had a long career in law enforcement, having worked for the King County Sheriff’s Office since 1990. During her career, she has served in various roles such as a School Resource Officer, Field-Training Officer, Master Police Officer, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy Tactical Officer and Instructor, Field Training Sergeant, Bicycle Sergeant, Street Crimes Sergeant, School Resource Officer Sergeant/Coordinator, Community Police Sergeant/Coordinator, and Youth Explorer Sergeant. 

Michelle served as the Chief of Police for the City of Maple Valley Police Department from 2004 to 2008. She was then promoted to Captain and served as an Operations and Administrative Captain for a year at the unincorporated Maple Valley precinct. In 2009, she returned to her position as Captain/Chief of the Maple Valley Police Department. In 2014, she left this position to become the Administrative Services Captain for the King County Sheriff’s Office. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice from Central Washington University, a Master of Science degree in Psychology/Organization Development from Central Washington University, and a Doctorate of Education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction from Seattle Pacific University. Since 1998, Michelle has taught various criminal justice classes at local Washington State colleges such as Shoreline Community College, Highline Community College, and Central Washington University. She also developed an online curriculum and in 2015, developed Northwest University’s Organizational Development and Crisis Intervention classes. Michelle is an adjunct for Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, where she teaches the Internal Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Information Technology, and Staff Study portions of the Command College curriculum. 

Michelle is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command (Class 235) and the FBI National Academy (Class 247). She is currently the vice president of the Northwest Women’s Law Enforcement Network and the Region representative for the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Alumni Board. Michelle is also the Sergeant at Arms for the FBI National Academy Executive Board in Washington State and served as the FBINA Washington Executive Board President in 2020. 

Marcia Harnden (M3 Leadership) 

Marcia Harnden is currently serving as the Chief of Police in Albany, Oregon. Prior to becoming Chief, she worked at the Bellevue Police Department in Washington State since 1993. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Speech Communication from the University of Washington and a Master's Degree in Applied Leadership from City University of Seattle. 

Marcia has received the Trilogy Award for FBI-LEEDA (which includes Supervisory, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes) and graduated in 2018 from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command (Class 447). In 2024, she completed Session 90 of the intensive Senior Management Institute for Police from the Police Executive Research Forum in Boston. 

Marcia is a founding member of the Northwest Women's Law Enforcement Network, which works to attract and develop women in public safety professions. She also sits on the executive boards of Oregon-Idaho HIDTA and is the President of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police. She is also one of four partners in the highly regarded M3 Leadership Group. 

David Doll (WASPC) 

David Doll retired from law enforcement in 2021 as Chief of the Bellingham Police Department, where he had served since 1984 in a wide range of assignments including patrol, K9, school resource officer, investigations, organizational/field training, bicycle patrol, first level supervisor and middle management leadership. David has served as an Accreditation Commissioner for WASPC and has successfully mentored both large and small agencies seeking accreditation. David holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, has instructed for IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations, and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. David is currently the director of Professional Services for WASPC. 

Chief Deputy Janey Guiterrez (Walla Walla SO) 

Cori Baker (Clyde Hill PD) 

Cori Baker began her law enforcement career in the State of Colorado with a small municipal police department where she worked in the Records Unit and in the Municipal Court.  She then moved to the east coast and worked in the related field of Public Safety Dispatch training and certification.  In 2012, Cori moved back to the State of Washington and began working as the Records Manager for the Clyde Hill Police Department, where she was responsible for all Records Unit functions, including NIBRS, firearms, retention, and public records.  She also assisted in recruiting and background investigations, and served as the Registered Sex Offender coordinator, the TAC, and the Public Information Officer for the Department.  In 2019, Cori was hired by the Redmond Police Department as the Support Services Supervisor, with oversight of the Records Unit and the Property & Evidence Unit.  During her time at RPD, Cori focused on management of capital improvement projects, coordination and implementation of new technologies such as Body Worn Cameras, policy writing, accreditation, and grant writing, as well as directing the day-to-day work of personnel in her units.  In 2023, she was reclassified as the Support Services Manager.  In 2024, Cori returned to the Clyde Hill Police Department in a new role, managing the City and Police Department’s Public Records program, overseeing deployment of the Body Worn Camera and UAS programs, and assisting in the Department’s reaccreditation efforts.    

Since 2013, Cori has been a member of the Law Enforcement Records Network (LERN) and became a part of the LERN Leadership Team in 2014.  Since then, the LERN group has grown to include approximately 150 members from more than 50 law enforcement agencies.  Cori enjoys the networking and educational opportunities that the LERN group provides and takes pride in the collaboration and proactive problem solving done by the group.  Cori has worked in the field of public safety for over 16 years, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, with a focus on Criminology. 

Kirsty Jones (PRI)  

Kirsty Jones is an experienced records manager with expertise in law enforcement records management, including creation, maintenance, usage, retention, and disposition along with public records disclosure and property/evidence management. Having worked in a variety of small and medium-sized agencies, including a consolidated 911 dispatch center, and city and county law enforcement, she has developed a broad overview of records and information management in the public sector.   

Kirsty received her MEd in higher education as well as a BA in history from the University of North Texas. She is a Certified Records Manager (CRM), Information Governance Professional (IGP) and Certified Information Professional (CIP). She is also a Certified Public Records Officer (CPRO) in the state of Washington and holds the GARA certificate from NAGARA in addition to other certificates from AIIM and ARMA. 

Det. Jordan Feldman (Lakewood PD) 

Detective Feldman has been with the Lakewood Police Department for 12 years and is currently assigned to the Major Crimes Unit where he is responsible for investigating homicides, violent crimes, deaths, arsons, and suspicious incidents.  Previously, Det. Feldman served in the Special Assault Unit for five years where he helped restart the department's digital forensics program.  A life-long nerd, Det. Feldman served as an infantryman in an Army Special Operations unit before making the obvious and perfectly logical transition to Information Technology.  Det. Feldman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, he is a graduate of the FBI Cyber Investigator Certificate Program, FBI Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST) Basic Course, and he holds several industry certifications related to digital forensics and cybersecurity.  Det. Feldman also has training in computer forensics, mobile device forensics, ethical hacking, computer networks, and conducting digital/cyber investigations.   

Sharon Swanson (CJTC)  

With a distinguished career spanning public service, legal advocacy, and public safety policy, Ms. Swanson brings a wealth of expertise to the LEIRA Conference. She began her journey as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, where she gained deep insights into the criminal justice system. Her dedication to justice led her to serve as a Legislative Staff Attorney, followed by a role as Legislative Director for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), where she helped shape policy at the intersection of health and human services.  

Her commitment to community safety continued in her work with the Association of Washington Cities, where she managed a public safety portfolio focused on advancing statewide initiatives for safer, more resilient communities. Since joining the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) in November 2023, she has been instrumental in launching the Commission’s first advanced training programs focused on domestic violence, ensuring law enforcement professionals receive cutting-edge, trauma-informed education to better serve and protect survivors.  

Her long and varied career reflects a consistent dedication to strengthening public institutions, advancing justice, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. She is a visionary leader whose work continues to shape the future of criminal justice and public safety in Washington. 

Chief Jeff Myers (Hoquiam PD, Ret.) 

Jeff Myers had a 34-year career as a Washington Peace Officer with the last 16 years as the chief of police. While chief of police, he also served on the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for 13 years, with the last ten as the Chair, working to improve law enforcement training and accountability across the state.   

Commissioner Myers was a 24-year member of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and supported the state Accreditation of law enforcement agencies as a long serving co-chair of the Professional Services Committee.  

Over several sessions, he testified in the Washington Legislature as a public safety subject matter expert on behalf of the Association of Washington Cities. Since retirement, Commissioner Myers has worked as a part-time law enforcement consultant for several state agencies, including the Department of Commerce, Criminal Justice Training Commission, and University of Washington.   

Sgt. Jordan Ferguson (Spokane PD, Ret.)

Jordan Ferguson, consultant and trainer, was with the Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition from January 2023 until June 2024. Previously, he served as a sergeant in the Spokane Police Department's (SPD’s) Domestic Violence Unit since 2016.  He has been with SPD since 1999. Before SPD, he worked as a law enforcement officer with three other agencies. He has been a Field Training Officer, Polygraph Examiner, and Background Investigator. He teaches a nationwide Background Investigations for Law Enforcement class to agencies across the country. He has also been a guest lecturer at Eastern Washington University and Washington State University. He has provided training to several law enforcement agencies on strangulation training and the lethality assessment program. He has consulted with the Battered Women’s Justice Project, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Office of Violence Against Women on the intersection of Firearms and DV. He completed a master’s in criminal justice at Washington State University and graduated in the summer of 2018 with an emphasis on neuroscience and how fear affects humans.  

Julie Ubert (Authentic Development)   

Julie Ubert brings over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and organizational management. As Administrative Manager at the Lake Stevens Police Department, she leads records management, accreditation, policy development, budgeting, and public records disclosure .In 2022, Julie founded Authentic Development, a leadership training and consulting firm offering coaching, team building, and development programs designed to empower individuals and organizations. Julie is an active member of professional associations, including LEIRA - where she served as treasurer and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and WASPC, where she contributes as an assessor for Accreditation and LEMAP programs. She's a respected instructor, sharing her expertise locally and nationally through organizations such as WA CJTC, Association of WA Cities, LEIRA, and Authentic Development. She holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Washington State University, blending customer service insight with leadership excellence.