Chief Brad L. Nelson is pleased to announce Salina Police Department promotions for the following individuals:
Officer Carlos Londono has served the Salina Police Department and the City of Salina for 17 years. During this time, he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective for the Drug Task Force, SWAT Operator, K9 Officer, and Detective for the Criminal Investigations Unit. Carlos Londono holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University.
Effective January 3, 2022, Officer Carlos Londono was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Division.
Sergeant James Miller has served the Salina Police Department and the City of Salina for 29 years. During this time, he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Master Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant assigned to the Drug Task Force.
Effective January 3, 2022, Sergeant James Miller was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Division.
Sergeant David Villanueva has served the Salina Police Department and the City of Salina for 8 years. During this time, he has worked as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit. Sergeant Villanueva is an Army veteran that served for 15 years in the Military Police Corps and finished his service as a Sergeant First Class. He also served as a police officer in the Oxnard, California, Police Department for 18 years, retiring in 2013. He worked in Patrol, Administration, Investigations, and his last assignment was the Sergeant in Charge of the Major Crimes (Homicide) Unit. David Villanueva holds two Bachelor’s Degrees from Jacksonville State University, Alabama, and a Master’s Degree from Boston University.
Effective January 3, 2022, David Villanueva was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Division.