JAVIER PALACIOS

A public safety professional with experience in law enforcement, corrections, hospital security, and tactical training. Dedicated to maintaining community safety, crisis response, and professional instruction in defensive tactics and firearms safety. Experience includes service in multiple divisions within the Porter County Sheriff’s Department and the Portage Police Department, along with training roles in subject control and restraint techniques.


Law Enforcement & Public Safety Experience

  • Porter County Sheriff’s Department – Court Division (2023–Present)

  • Portage Police Department – Reserve Division (2022–2024)

  • Porter County Sheriff’s Department – Jail Division (2019–2023)

  • Hospital Security Officer (2017–2020)

  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Member – Porter County Sheriff’s Department

Instruction & Training

  • Adjunct Instructor – Handcuffing and Subject Control

  • Stop the Bleed Instructor

Certifications & Qualifications

  • NRA Distinguished Expert – Pistol

  • NRA Range Safety Officer

  • Black Belt – Hakko Ryu Jiu-Jitsu

Awards & Recognition

  • Public Service Award Recipient

  • St. Michael the Archangel Knights of Justice Medal Recipient