David Westrate began his law enforcement career in 1964. His distinguished thirty five year career saw him advance from a drug enforcement street agent to the Assistant Administrator for DEA working at the highest levels of international law enforcement. David was also instrumental in developing the funding and constructing of the new DEA training facility in Quantico, Virginia.

David has displayed expertise, initiative and commitment to his law enforcement career and the School of Criminal Justice by serving as President and member of the Alumni Board of Directors.

Mr. Westrate is Vice President of the Association of Former Federal Narcotic Agents, Mid Atlantic Region and lifetime member of the International Association of Chief’s of Police.

He has received the Senior Executive Presidential Rank, Attorney General’s Distinguished Service and the DEA Administrator’s Award for Distinguished Service.