Former LAPD Deputy Chief John McMahon Joins Advisory Firm Brooks Bawden Moore
John McMahon, the retiring Chief Information Officer of the Los Angeles Police Department, recently joined public safety advisory and government relations firm Brooks Bawden Moore (BBM) as a vice president, following a distinguished 36-year career in law enforcement. BBM has been a valuable member of the extended Lassen Peak team as the company has worked […]
Reducing Violent Crime While Reducing Risk
Violent guns and knife crimes are skyrocketing around the world, and traditional police pat-down techniques – often seen as the most dangerous part of an officer’s daily activities – haven’t stemmed the increase. In the UK, for example, an April 2025 article in The Standard cited a UK government National Statistics Office report showed a continuing […]
Lassen Peak Demonstrates World’s First Handheld Concealed Weapon Detection at IACP
Following landmark demonstration, Madrona Ventures leads $6 million expansion of Series A Round December 14, 2023 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the world’s first demonstration of handheld concealed weapon detection using Terahertz frequency imaging radar. The Lassen Peak team demonstrated successful detection of concealed weapons using a functional Proof of Concept (PoC) […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Former London Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Graham McNulty QPM, to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom
Extensive 30-year policing career to assist Lassen Peak’s efforts to combat knife crimes in the United Kingdom May 16, 2023 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Graham McNulty to its Advisory Committee for the United Kingdom. Throughout his 30-year career, Mr. McNulty has been an active leader in the U.K. […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Robert B. Brown, General, U.S. Army, Retired, to its Advisory Committee
As President and CEO of the Association of the U.S. ARMY (AUSA), General Brown brings unique military perspective March 9, 2023 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of General Robert B. Brown, U.S. Army, Retired to its advisory committee. The former 4-Star Commanding General of the U.S. ARMY Pacific served over […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Renowned Civil Rights Lawyer, Scott Greenwood, to its Board of Directors
Served as General Counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for over 10 Years January 26, 2023 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Scott Greenwood to its Board of Directors. A constitutional rights attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mr. Greenwood is nationally renowned for his passionate engagement in defending […]
Lassen Peak Raises $16,000,000 in Series A Funding for Weapons Search Technology
Strategic Round Included to Address Knife-Crime Applications in the United Kingdom and Abroad October 13, 2022 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announced the completion of Series A financing rounds, totaling over $16,000,000. The Series A and strategic A1 rounds were led, respectively, by Octave Ventures and an undisclosed strategic investor. In addition, Lauder […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Accomplished and Dynamic Law Enforcement Leader, Retired Chief of Police Sonia Quiñones, to Its Advisory Committee
Female and Hispanic American Law Enforcement Leadership September 29, 2022 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Retired Chief of Police Sonia Quiñones to its advisory committee. Chief Quiñones currently serves as the President of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) whose mission is to serve and further the interests […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Civilian Oversight Authority, Anthony Finnell, to Its Advisory Committee
A balanced perspective of civilian oversight and policing July 14, 2022 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Anthony Finnell to its advisory committee. Mr. Finnell is the owner of A. W. Finnell & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in civilian oversight of law enforcement, police practices, and policy development. Mr. Finnell […]
Lassen Peak Appoints Ruben Lechuga to Its Advisory Committee
25 Years of Diverse Law Enforcement and Security Leadership Experience June 9, 2022 — Bellevue, WA — Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Ruben Lechuga to its advisory committee. Ruben has 25 years of experience working in public safety leadership roles in diverse and complex work environments, including that of a Native American tribal government and […]