Dave Goitia

Dave Goitia serves as second vice president for the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police and president of Glendale FOP Lodge #12. He is a 23-year veteran of the Glendale Police Department, where he has spent the majority of his career 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, recognized by President George W. Bush at the White House. Dave maintains his status as an active sworn police officer.