Meet Crime Analysis Administrator Peter Villaver
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office.
Meet Crime Analysis Administrator Peter Villaver, who has been with the DA’s Office for eight years. Peter provides business intelligence and data analysis that support executive decision-making and collaboration with government and justice partners. His work includes analyzing case issuing and disposition trends, analyzing crime trends in the region, as well as evaluating the regional implementation and impact of new laws such as Proposition 36. He also specializes in application of digital evidence analytics on criminal investigations where he still gets the opportunity to directly work with our Deputy DAs and investigators to help build and review their cases. Prior to joining our office, he worked for the San Diego Police Department.
Read more about what inspired him to pursue a career at the DA’s Office, below.
Why did you choose a career in public service?
“Public service wasn’t my first career option when I graduated from college during the Great Recession, especially because many agencies were under hiring freezes at the time. I began my career working in transportation systems consulting for government agencies in the D.C. metro area, and that experience gave me firsthand exposure to how public agencies shape safe, connected and livable communities through infrastructure and public safety initiatives.
Over time, I developed a real appreciation for the responsibility that comes with serving the public. I realized that effective public service requires not only technical expertise, but also integrity, honesty, and objectivity in decision-making.
I come from a family of public servants. My father served in the military, both my siblings are in federal government service, my partner also works for the County and I’ve encouraged my niece to pursue public service as well.
Ultimately, I chose public service because I value work that has a direct and lasting impact on communities and the people who live in them.”
What does AANHPI Month mean to you/why is it important?
“America is shaped by people from many different backgrounds, and AAPI communities represent one important piece of that larger cultural mosaic. Celebrating is not just about highlighting one group — it is about recognizing how diverse cultures together strengthen the country through different perspectives, traditions, languages, and experiences.”
A fun fact about you or what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
“Fun Facts about me –
- I have a 10-month-old Corgi named Portia Valentina.
- I grew up in Japan and lived there from sixth grade to junior year of high school. I’ve been visiting the country almost every other year even before the pandemic.
- I regularly get invited and enjoy presenting topics on digital evidence in criminal investigations to students at a local law school.
- I have been in two crime documentaries on VH1 and Peacock/NBC talking about major cases that occurred in San Diego!”
