Dave Goitia

Dave Goitia is a 22-year veteran with the Glendale Police Department (Arizona). He spent the majority of his career as a detective doing undercover work and investigating auto theft. He teaches auto theft investigations at the local police academy, and he also teaches investigations lessons for a criminal justice class at a local high school. He has survived multiple critical incidents and was a 2006–2007 National Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipient and was recognized by President George W. Bush at the White House. Currently, Dave serves as the president of the Glendale, Arizona, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #12. He maintains his status as an active-sworn police officer.