Dave Castellanos

Dave Castellanos currently serves as a First Responder Education Specialist at SGA Youth & Family Services since July 2023. Previously, Dave worked at the Valparaiso Police Department from October 2001 to April 2023, holding various positions including Detective Sergeant, Sergeant, Police Officer, and Evidence Custodian. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Valparaiso University (1993-1997), graduation from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2002, an Academic Honors Diploma from Portage High School (1988-1992), and ongoing participation in the Police Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) since 2008.