President
Chief Ray Sweeney
La Mesa Police Department
Chief Sweeney joined the La Mesa Police Department in 2001, and has held several assignments over his 23-year career. The assignments include, Patrol, Detective, Narcotic Task Force Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. He also held several collateral assignments that include, Master Officer, Range Master, Defensive Tactics and Less Lethal Instructor, Special Response Team member, Team Leader, and Commander. As a Captain, he oversaw both the Patrol and Services Divisions. Chief Sweeney has served as a Subject Matter Expert for the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in mental health and law enforcement response and De-Escalation. He was selected as La Mesa’s 12th Chief of Police in June 2021.
Chief Sweeney is a veteran of the US Army, serving both on active duty and continuing his career in the California Army National Guard. He retired as a Sergeant Major in 2012, after serving more than 26 years with several deployments.
Chief Sweeney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University and a Master of Science degree from the University of San Diego, in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 260, the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and the US Army Sergeant’s Major Academy.
Vice President
Christie Calderwood
Carlsbad Police Department
Chief Christie Calderwood joined the Carlsbad Police Department in 2006 as a Police Officer and rose through the ranks to take on the role of the Chief in April of 2024.
Chief Calderwood is a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute, California POST Command College, and the FBI National Academy. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Writing and a Master of Science in Administration.
While serving with Carlsbad, Chief Calderwood has worked in Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, the Professional Standards and Services Division, as well as Administration.
Chief Calderwood is also the Past President of the California Peace Officers’ Association.
Treasurer
Jeremiah Larson
El Cajon Police Department
Jeremiah Larson is the Chief of the El Cajon Police Department and has been with the department for over 24 years. Law enforcement runs in the family, as his father, James Larson, retired as a Sergeant with San Diego PD and his uncle, Paul Myron, retired as the Undersheriff of Los Angeles County. Larson has served in all divisions of the Department, working in Investigations, Special Enforcement, Inspections Training and Personnel, Patrol, and Internal Affairs. Chief Larson served with the Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 18 years. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2014, Lieutenant in 2019, Captain in 2023, and Chief of Police in 2024.
Chief Larson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from National University and a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. Larson is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police. He has also enjoyed being an Adjunct Professor at Miramar College and Southwestern College as an instructor for the police academies.
Chief Larson was born and raised in El Cajon and is now married with four kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching and coaching his kids’ sports, fishing, hunting, working out, and going to the beach. Larson and his family are also very involved in their home church.
Secretary
Ken Plunkett
Escondido Police Department
Chief Ken Plunkett has more than 28 years of law enforcement experience and a distinguished record of public service, leadership, and community engagement.
Chief Plunkett served as Police Captain for the City of West Covina, where he held command-level responsibility over both the Patrol Operations and Investigative & Support Services Divisions. Over the course of his career, he has served in a broad range of assignments from SWAT operations and field training to managing internal affairs, professional standards, and technology systems. His deep understanding of public safety operations and commitment to ethical policing have earned him the respect of colleagues and community members alike.
Chief Plunkett began his public safety career as a Fire Explorer in 1994 before transitioning to law enforcement in 1998 with the Los Angeles Police Department. He served more than 25 years with the West Covina Police Department, rising through the ranks and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to public safety and professional development. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from California State University, Long Beach, and is a graduate of the prestigious POST Command College (Class 67).
He assumed his role as Chief of Police for the Escondido Police Department on September 2, 2025.