David was born in 1947 and raised in San Gabriel, CA.  After a three-year hitch in the Army beginning in 1967, he joined the San Gabriel Police Department in 1971 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant in 1977.  Over the years, he commanded Services Division, Juvenile and was a Patrol Division Watch Commander.  He retired in 2002 and moved with his wife, Teresa to the State of Washington in 2006.  He enjoyes taking care of his two acre property, taking road trips with his wife and spending time with his kids.