Colin Lee

Colin Lee brings over three decades of distinguished law enforcement experience to Nexus Carolinas Inc., having dedicated his career to serving the people of South Carolina through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). His extensive tenure and progressive leadership roles make him an invaluable asset to our management consulting and private investigations services.

Leadership Excellence at SLED

Throughout his remarkable career with SLED spanning from 1985 to 2022, Colin demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities across multiple specialized units. He successfully supervised teams ranging from 5 to 72 employees, consistently maintaining high performance standards while fostering culturally diverse workforces. His supervisory experience includes overseeing complex operations in narcotics enforcement, gaming regulation, alcohol licensing, lottery oversight, and federal task force coordination.

Specialized Expertise

Colin's comprehensive knowledge encompasses virtually every aspect of South Carolina law enforcement operations. He has extensive experience in:

• Gaming and Regulatory Enforcement: Led the Gaming Unit and supervised federal task force agents, with deep expertise in video gaming statutes and lottery fraud investigations

• Vice Operations: Managed comprehensive VICE operations statewide, including alcohol licensing, tobacco settlement enforcement, and regulatory compliance

• Narcotics Enforcement: Coordinated complex statewide and national drug investigations through OCDETF partnerships, DEA collaboration, and federal task forces

• Specialized Investigations: Pioneered South Carolina's first State Grand Jury investigations unit and established innovative case management systems

Strategic Innovation

As a forward-thinking leader, Colin consistently integrated new programs and enhanced enforcement strategies through legislative initiatives. He played instrumental roles in establishing the South Carolina Education Lottery's investigative framework, developing comprehensive evidence management systems, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional task forces including Operation Cease Fire and various federal partnerships.

Professional Recognition

Colin's dedication to excellence in law enforcement was recognized with the prestigious Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement in 1990. His professional involvement includes leadership positions on the Governor's Council on Alcohol Abuse, OCDETF coordinating committees, and the National Liquor Enforcement Association.

Educational Foundation

Colin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina and maintains certification as a Class I Law Enforcement Officer. His commitment to continuous professional development is evidenced by extensive specialized training in areas including financial investigations, incident command, interviewing techniques, and federal enforcement protocols.

Commitment to Service

Born and raised in South Carolina, Colin's deep understanding of the state's communities, law enforcement challenges, and governmental structures provides clients with unparalleled insight into effective solutions. His career began as a South Carolina Senate Page and progressed through various roles, culminating in nearly four decades of public service.

At Nexus Carolinas Inc., Colin applies his vast experience and institutional knowledge to help law enforcement agencies and local governments optimize their operations, enhance their investigative capabilities, and navigate complex regulatory environments. His proven track record of building successful partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies makes him uniquely qualified to guide organizations through challenging operational and strategic decisions.