Community Service Officers

Jennifer joined the Seattle Police department after getting her master's degree in Conflict Resolution at Portland State University. She lived in Portland, Oregon for seven years, where she worked in cargo logistics as a supervisor for a large team of import specialists. In Portland she was also a member of the Portland Peace team, where she volunteered as a peacekeeping presence at protests and marches, providing de-escalation to prevent violence.

Jennifer is also a former federal law enforcement officer. She worked as a Border Patrol Agent in El Paso, Texas. As a female agent, Jennifer saw the value women bring to the law enforcement and their important role in building bridges in the community.

Jennifer is passionate about human connection and peace building, through education and open dialogue. She enjoys black licorice, long walks with her dogs, and collecting rock crystals!

Mia is from Seattle, Washington and is a mother to six amazing children. Before working at SPD, she worked for the Department of Homeland Security as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and worked as a Child Protective Service (CPS) Social Worker with the Department of Children, Youth and Family Services. She has also worked for 28 years as a Cosmetologist.

She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from The University of Phoenix. Since 2011 Mia has been volunteering with Urban Professional Women's Association. UPWA is an organization of professional women who believe it is important to give back to THEIR community through sponsoring and mentoring smaller programs who are paying it forward to make individuals' lives better. Mia's passion is giving back to the community and helping people in need.  Her goal is to make sure people from all backgrounds know that someone cares about them. 

Bernadette has been with the Seattle Police Department for more than 12 years, working in the Data Center Unit.  She has a bachelor's degree in law and justice and is passionate about helping others.

While she appreciated her work in the Data Center, her new Community Service Officer role is an exciting new chapter in her career of SPD service.  

Peter is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and has been a resident of Seattle since 2014.

Peter has dedicated his adult life to serving the City of Seattle with a high level of professionalism, compassion, and integrity. From 2015-2022, Peter served as a police officer for the Seattle Police Department where he primarily worked patrol in downtown Seattle. Through his training and practical experiences in the field, Peter developed and honed his skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques. Peter also gained extensive experience with primary and follow-up investigations of both felony and misdemeanor crimes ranging from property crimes to serious assaults. Peter is NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) certified in forensic interviews of juvenile victims of sexual abuse.

During his time as a police officer, Peter came to see some of the limitations of the role that hinder the ability to create lasting, positive change in the lives of the citizens of Seattle. In 2022, Peter sought a new way to serve his community. That search brought him to the Community Service Officer program.

Peter believes the CSO unit can create more long-term solutions for the individuals in the city who need the most help. Peter sees his future with the CSO unit as an opportunity to contribute his training, experience, and dedication to a group of like-minded, service focused professionals striving to improve the lives of the people in their community.

Vicki is Mexican and an enrolled member of the Tlingit Nation of Angoon, Alaska. She and her husband will celebrate their 25^thwedding anniversary in 2022, having raised their children here in Seattle. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 1997. Vicki is active in the greater American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Seattle community and has been assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness for nearly three decades. Vicki increased prospective medical doctors' knowledge of AI/AN needs as a program coordinator for the Native American Center of Excellence-Indian Health Pathway with the UW Medical School. Additionally, she worked with the UW School of Law in their Native American Law Center, the Seattle Indian Health Board and in her spare time, she served as a board member for an urban Native program serving students in the Seattle Public Schools. Before joining the Community Service Officers, Vicki has served as a Case Manager for those who are homeless, underserved, and most vulnerable in and around the Seattle area. She hopes to continue supporting those most in need of valuable outreach services.

Cindy was born and raised in Seattle, graduating from Rainier Beach High School. 

Cindy's background in retail and food service led her to union work with SEIU in 2011. She has also worked for organizations representing home care and hospital workers.  Cindy also enlisted in the Navy in 2013 and is still in the reserves.  

Cindy understands how many people are often not aware of the community outreach resources available to them and she is excited to help people connect with programs that will be vital and transformative.

Kevin is originally from Fresno, California and moved to Seattle in 2014. 

Kevin's professional background consists of over eight years as a Correctional Officer with Fresno County.  He has also spent over seven years on a middle school campus working as a Student Liaison.  Kevin then attended school and worked as a Respiratory Therapist in an emergency room setting. After a year in Respiratory Therapy, he realized that his passion was working with youth.  Soon after, Kevin began working in behavioral therapy with youth who have emotional and behavioral challenges.  

What he looks forward to the most working as a Community Service Officer, is working closely with the Seattle community and connecting people with services and resources. Kevin looks forward to assisting children in his community and guiding them through challenging circumstances.   

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of Seattle as a Community Service Officer. I see this position as a calling towards servant leadership: That is, reaching for an ideal to help others that is bigger than myself. I believe, in both big and small ways, CSO's can offer hope to those who can't find their way through their current struggles, while at the same time, helping our police officers meet and ease the complex demands they face each day. I am a graduate of Washington State University and have a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Seattle University. I have worked with youth in crisis and as a Special Detention Officer at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility. Additionally, I have interned and participated in hospital chaplaincy within a metropolitan health care facility for seven years.    

David is from Sierra Leone, West Africa. David Moved to the US 2011 and moved to Washington state in 2012. David has a master's degree in Auditing and Finance from Sierra Leone. David decided to pursue a career in human services by returning to school, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Public Health with a major in Health Promotion.

David has a passion for helping and promoting human health in his community. With his love for his community, David has worked with different organizations including non-profits. David has experience working with kids as well as adults. David's interest is more geared towards helping vulnerable populations such as the homeless, and people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.

David has served our lovely community in many roles, such as: an Afterhours Social Worker with DCYF; Residential Counselor with NAVOS-CLIP program; Permanency case manager for foster kids with the YMCA; Behavior Health Specialist working with special needs in the classroom with Hopeful Hands; Behavior health case manager and Mobile Crisis Outreach case manager with the DESC.

Alongside the CSO team, he is looking forward to using his education and experience to connect the community with resources. David is looking forward to helping people in crisis, and make a change in our community.

Dennise is a lifelong resident of Seattle – growing up in West Seattle, she is very familiar with the neighborhood and is passionate about serving her community and the greater Seattle area. A University of Washington alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in Health Studies, Dennise espouses strong community engagement and facilitation of access to services across the city. She is always looking for opportunities to grow and learn, and as a native Spanish speaker herself, is personally committed to inclusive language while improving the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. She takes pride in providing the best possible experience for our community, residents, and visitors. During her free time, you can find Dennise entertaining her Goldendoodle, sampling great food around Seattle, and exploring planet Earth.

Ricky was born and raised in Seattle and grew up in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. He received his AA at Seattle Central College and then graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Communications and minor in Diversity.  

Before joining the Seattle Police Department, Ricky worked with non-profit organizations in Seattle's Chinatown-ID providing bilingual resources, support, and technical assistance to small business owners. During the pandemic, he played an important role in the CID Business Relief Team, helping with the distribution of direct funds and resources to small businesses in the CID to help them alleviate the impacts of the pandemic. He has also played a supporting role in community clean-ups in the Little Saigon neighborhood. Through his work, Ricky has built strong relationships with many community members and is a trusted community liaison. 

In his new role, Ricky hopes to provide the same level of support and care to community members across all neighborhoods of Seattle.

While obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice from Tompkins Cortland College, in New York, Phil began working with at-risk youth. Phil had the opportunity to work with youth who had a diverse set of specialized needs, and to develop and manage the programs to meet those needs. Phil was also a trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for approximately 10 years.

Phil moved to Seattle with his Partner in 2019. Eager to continue his work serving his community he became a Care Coordinator on a WISe team, until joining the Seattle Police Department as a Community Service officer.

Jane grew up in North Seattle and raised her two children in the Wallingford neighborhood. After graduating from Gonzaga University with a Business degree Jane worked at Apple which jump started her 15 years in high tech corporate sales traveling throughout the US. During this time, Jane helped run a family-owned production business, coached middle school girls’ basketball, earned her black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was active on the Parent Council at her children’s’ high school.

Jane spent 6 years as a Corrections Officer at SCORE jail working in the Programs department alongside Sound Mental Health, DSHS, and Western State. Jane left SCORE as a Transport Officer and joined the Seattle Police Department in 2018 as a patrol officer. During Jane’s 4th year on patrol at the North Precinct she decided she wanted to pursue joining the Community Service Officer team.

Jane looks forward to deepening her connection within the Seattle Community. Her favorite hobbies are riding her motorcycle, snowboarding, playing pickle ball and gardening. She currently lives in North Seattle with her Partner and their black lab, Alle.

Janice is a long time resident of the White Center neighborhood of Seattle.  As the oldest daughter of Vietnamese immigrants who opened their own family restaurant in White Center, Janice grew up embedded in the Seattle area.  Janice became the face and personality of Young’s Restaurant, voted Westsider of the Year in 2021 because of her deep commitment to family, businesses, and community.  While Janice received her Bachelor Science in Liberal Studies at Central Washington University in Des Moines and ran the family business, she always dreamed of working for Seattle Police Department in some capacity to be of service to her community.  In 2021, the family decided to sell the restaurant and Janice was finally able to pursue that dream.  Becoming a Community Service Officer for SPD is a decades long dream realized for her, and she is looking forward to using her deep community connections to help bring the community, businesses, and police department closer to a universal goal of cooperation, diversity and inclusivity.

Clyde Weems has been a highly effective youth advocate, empowering youth through education, sports, self-empowerment, counseling, and mentoring. Overcoming the challenges of the inner-city, he’s used his experiences to connect with young people in some of the most underserved populations of New York and Los Angeles. By offering constructive and safe outlets and promoting a drug-free healthy active lifestyle, Clyde encourages youth to dream big and accomplish their goals. In 2006, in an effort to help bridge the achievement gap hindering poor underserved young men in the inner-city, Clyde developed the P.R.E.P.S program (Providing Recreation Empowerment Purpose Self-Esteem) through The Children’s Aid Society-Dunlevy Milbank Center in Harlem, New York. P.R.E.P.S participants make a commitment to stay drug-free and serve as positive active member s of the community while maintaining high academic standards.  P.R.E.P.S. has seen much success with close to 70% of the participants matriculating into college and serving as leaders and mentors in their community. Clyde has received numerous awards and accolades for his community service and youth advocacy as well as his personal accomplishments in sports and basketball.

My name is Chris and I was born in Oklahoma City, Ok. I served in the Marine Corps
after high school, and have been lucky enough to experience many cultures around the globe
because of that service. After the military I received my BA and MA in Criminal Justice from the
Univ. of Central Oklahoma. My path led me to working with disabled, and homeless veterans as
a veterans advocate at the State and National levels. I assisted with personal grants, homeless
stand downs, housing, medical and pension benefits. I moved my family to Washington in 2016,
and have worked with developmentally delayed individuals for the past 6 years. I have a
passion for working with people that have not had the same opportunities as others, or have
somehow fallen through the cracks of society.

Kyle grew up in South Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Communications. Before joining the Seattle Police Department, he was with the Seattle Public Library for more than 4 years and had the opportunity to work with individuals from all backgrounds.

Kyle is thrilled to be a Community Service Officer and looks forward to building partnerships with social services providers, community members, and supporting individuals’ needs.

John is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of combined law enforcement experience, serving with both the Memphis Police Department and the Seattle Police Department. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been recognized for his dedication and bravery, receiving both the Chief's Award and the Medal of Honor.

In addition to his law enforcement career, John is passionate about youth development and enrichment. As a behavioral technician, he works to support and guide young people, helping them to reach their full potential. With a strong commitment to making a positive impact in the community, John continues to inspire and lead by example. He remains dedicated to his work in behavioral health and community service.

Wencong is a dedicated community advocate originally from China who has called Seattle home since 2010. Bilingual in Chinese and English, Wencong is also fluent in the Taishanese Dialect, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which has greatly enhanced his ability to serve diverse populations. 

Before joining the Seattle Police Department as a Community Service Officer (CSO), Wencong spent most of his career working with non-profit organizations in Seattle's Chinatown-International District (CID). In this role, he provided bilingual resources, support, and case management services to the vulnerable populations and other residents, ensuring that crucial services were accessible to all. Additionally, during Wencong’s tenure as a Community Liaison for the King County Metro Transit Department, he went above and beyond to bridge the gap between community members and essential resources. He worked closely with local non-profits and helped individuals from all backgrounds across Seattle and King County access the support and services they needed.

 Now, as a CSO, Wencong looks forward to continuing his mission of serving the City of Seattle, working as a liaison between the police department and the community to provide resources, services, and support to those in need. Wencong’s dedication to improving the lives of Seattle's community members, residents and visitors through community engagement remains a central focus of his work.

Alexandria was born and raised in eastern Washington. Her first career was in beauty as a hairstylist and makeup artist for over seven years. She originally took on this career for the creative aspect and soon fell in love with the candid conversations and connections she built with clients from all walks of life. She was very familiar with the term “hairapist.”

Desiring a deeper way to serve others, Alexandria transitioned to the Downtown Seattle Association/Metropolitan Improvement District, where she worked closely with individuals experiencing various struggles and homelessness. She took great joy in offering resources, welfare checks, and gave assistance anyway possible. This experience led to her role as an Outreach Coordinator and Behavioral Health Specialist at Mary’s Place. There she assisted primarily single adult women as well as families, and asylees with housing, mental health services, and substance use treatment. She also taught Narcan administration and opioid overdose classes at the Woman’s Day Center and Seattle University. Alexandria’s journey culminated in her work as a Case Manager at the Low-Income Housing Institute, where she helped formerly homeless individuals in facilitating their successful reintegration into stable housing.

In her personal time, Alexandria enjoys baking, sewing, weightlifting, singing, gardening, and creating art. She loves to spend time with her husband and family. Alexandria is deeply passionate about uplifting those who are most in need, forging meaningful connections, and collaborating with like-minded individuals who share her commitment to service and community empowerment.