Carey Sullivan, Subconsultant

Carey Sullivan is a consultant with Jensen Strategies specializing in Police Chief recruitments and public safety policy analysis.  

Carey served as Chief of Police for Hillsboro, OR and Woodland, CA. Prior to his 11 years as Police Chief, Carey held the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He has had assignments in Patrol, Special Operations, Traffic, and Investigations. Additionally, Carey has worked as a police recruiter and Academy Instructor. Carey contributed to improving the broader criminal justice system through many collaborative efforts. He was an IACP Mid-Size Cities Section Representative on the NDEX and Unified Messaging committee; was a Governor’s Appointee on the California Domestic Violence Advisory Council; served as the California Police Chief’s representative on the California High Risk Sex Offender Task Force; and was on the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California Executive Committee and Anti-terrorism Task Force. Carey is also an active member of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates (Oregon chapter) and the California Police Chiefs Association. Carey also contributed to the communities he served as President/Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of National City and Metropolitan Portland. He also served on multiple Domestic Violence Prevention agency boards.  

Now retired from 34 years of municipal law enforcement, Carey has used his extensive experience to consult with prison and jail administrators to enhance the security, operational efficiency, and educational and release program delivery using a computer-based inmate communications and learning systems. Carey’s consulting also helped to develop data mining and analysis tools to aid criminal investigators and intelligence officers.  

Carey completed graduate courses in Public Administration from San Diego State University and Organizational Development from the University of Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, session #171 and the California POST Command College.  

 During his free time, Carey enjoys running, skiing, golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.