The City of Duvall invites residents, business owners, and community members to attend a public reception to meet the finalists in the City’s Police Chief recruitment process. The reception will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Duvall Visitor Center.
This informal meet-and-greet will provide community members with an opportunity to speak with the candidates, learn about their professional backgrounds, and share perspectives on public safety and community policing in Duvall. Community feedback will be an important component of the selection process as the City of Duvall seeks a leader who will continue building strong community connections and maintaining a safe, welcoming community.
Meet the Finalists
Bruce Lee most recently served as Public Safety Division Director for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Atmore, Alabama. He began his public service career in 1985 with the FBI and later served with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, advancing from Deputy Sheriff to Captain. His roles included SWAT Commander, Criminal Division Commander, and assignments in patrol, narcotics, and special operations. Lee holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and graduated from the FBI National Academy (179th Session) and the DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy. He has also completed FEMA Professional Development and AACOP executive training.
Caridad Vesco currently serves as Chief of Police for the Ocean Shores Police Department in Washington, bringing over 25 years of law enforcement experience. Her career began with the Miami-Dade Police Department in 2001 and subsequently held the position of Corporal with Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, Detective with University of Miami Police Department, and Administrative and Operations Lieutenant with Broward County Public Schools Police Department. She also chaired Campus Safety and Security for Region 7 of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. She holds a Master’s degree in Homeland Security from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management. Her executive leadership training includes the Southern Police Institute, FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, FBI Executive Development Seminar, Washington State Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy, and FEMA/NIMS training.
Richard Luna currently serves as Captain of the Administrative Services Division for the El Monte Police Department in California. He began his public safety career in 1995 as a Police Assistant with the South Pasadena Police Department and later served as a Police Officer with the Costa Mesa, San Gabriel, and El Monte Police Departments. Throughout his career, he has advanced through investigative, supervisory, and executive leadership positions, including Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Field Services Captain. Luna holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University. His advanced leadership training includes the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute, Senior Management Institute for Police, FBI-LEEDA Supervisor, Command and Executive Leadership Institutes, and the LAPD Leadership Program.
Mayor McHenry encourages all interested community members to attend and participate in this important opportunity to help welcome and evaluate the candidates. The City of Duvall values community involvement and looks forward to hearing residents’ perspectives as it works to select Duvall’s next Police Chief.
For additional information, please contact Cynthia McNabb, City Administrator, at [email protected].
[Information provided by the City of Duvall]
