Academy Commander

Lt. Frank Hayden is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds two masters degrees, in English and Public Administration. He began his law enforcement career in 2007 right here with the inaugural WALETA class. Over his 16+ year career with Lake Havasu City Police Department, he has worked in a variety of positions including as a field training officer and as a Street Crimes officer. He has served as a supervisor over Patrol, Professional Standards, and investigations units. Lt. Hayden also spent three years as the academy Sergeant at WALETA from 2018-2020. He is currently the commander for the LHCPD SWAT team and Bomb Squad.

Academy Sergeant

Sergeant Chris Sautner proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years. He was a close combat instructor and earned the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Sautner joined the Lake Havasu City Police Department in 2004 and has worked in a variety of capacities starting with patrol.  He has served as a Field Training Officer, Street Crimes Unit Officer, and Narcotics Detective. Sgt. Sautner held the rank of corporal and Sergeant. He spent 11 years as a SWAT operator for the Lake Havasu City Police Department. His supervisory roles have included patrol, Community Services Unit, Dive Team, and class supervisor for WALETA.

Recruit Training Officer

Officer Joseph Morgridge honorably served six years in the United States Air Force enlisted as a fighter jet crew chief and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his time in the USAF he was also a member of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard. Officer Morgridge joined the Bullhead City Police Department in 2018.Officer Morgridge has earned AZ POST Instructor certifications in defensive tactics, taser, and physical training. Additionally, Officer Morgridge is a sniper for the Bullhead City Police Department’s SWAT Team. Officer Morgridge is currently employed as a Recruit Training Officer at WALETA.

Recruit Training Officer

Deputy David Dotson honorably served for 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. He is a Combat veteran serving in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2021 he started his Law Enforcement career with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, and he is also a member of their SWAT Team. Additionally, He is General Instructor and Arizona POST Firearms Instructor. Deputy Dotson is currently employed as a Recruit Training Officer at WALETA.

Administrative Support Staff Member

Lee Borgen is a military veteran who proudly served her country for 22 years between the United States Marine Corps and Navy, retiring in August of 1989. After military retirement, she was a Veterans’ Benefits Counselor with the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and retired in December, 2010. Lee joined the Lake Havasu Police Department, as an administrative volunteer, in December of the same year. Lee’s avocation is photography. She is the current photographer for WALETA, which she started in 2012. In 2014, Lee earned a full time assignment as Administrative Support. In addition to being the in-house photographer, Lee has researched and assembled statistical history for WALETA. Lee also provides graduating recruits with a collection of the pictures and videos taken during their class. Lee has volunteered over 14,000 hours to WALETA since 2012.