DAVID G. CHILIMIDOS
California Private Investigator License: PI 28905
Professional experience
David Chilimidos is a seasoned professional with a rich background in law enforcement, boasting over thirty years of experience, primarily with the Concord Police Department.
Throughout his extensive career, he held various roles, including detective in investigative units, where he handled diverse cases such as crimes of violence, financial crimes, and matters involving juveniles. Rising through the ranks, Mr. Chilimidos served as a lieutenant in the Chief of Police's office, overseeing the department's accreditation and managing internal affairs investigations, officer-involved use of force cases, and workplace complaint inquiries. His multifaceted expertise extends to the development of cutting-edge computer systems, training and mentoring new officers, and providing legal support to command staff and external counsel.
In addition to his illustrious law enforcement career, David Chilimidos has made significant contributions to education. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Diablo Valley College since the mid-1990s, teaching in the Administration of Justice Department. Simultaneously, he serves as an adjunct instructor of leadership courses at John F. Kennedy University in their Criminal Justice Leadership Program. Actively involved in shaping the future of law enforcement professionals, Mr. Chilimidos sits on the University's Criminal Justice Leadership Advisory Board, contributing to the development of management programs and curricula. His dedication to education extends to teaching criminal law, procedure, report writing, and jurisprudence at the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center. Beyond academia, he has served as an expert with the California District Attorneys Association, offering advanced insights into the investigation and prosecution of stalking, stalking homicide, and domestic violence cases throughout the state.