David Kurylowicz retired from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department as a Captain after serving 27
years in
law enforcement. He began his career at 19 years old as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, later
promoting to a
full-time peace officer and eventually held every rank including serving as a Chief of Police.
David has
served in a variety of assignments throughout his career as a
Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, Background Investigator, Academy Instructor, and trained MedicoLegal
Death
Investigator. In 2003, David was awarded his department’s highest award, the Medal of Valor, for
saving
his partner’s life during a critical incident.
David earned his Associate Degree in Administration of Justice, a bachelor’s degree in Education
and an
MBA with a Criminal Justice Concentration, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He is a graduate of the
Sherman
Block Supervisor Leadership Institute, Phi Theta Kappa’s International Public Safety Leadership
and
Ethics Instructor Course and completed the prestigious Peace Officer Command College.
In addition to his full-time Peace Officer Career, David enjoys teaching, and regularly debriefs
his
Critical Incident. David is celebrating his 19th year of marriage and being a father to two
adopted
boys. He enjoys sushi and is an avid Star Wars fan.