David Smith

“I love being a police officer because it gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life every day.”

Growing up in Georgia, David always knew he wanted to serve his community. His father was a police officer which inspired him to go down the same path. David has been a police officer for 10 years now and still gets excited to hit the streets each day. When he's not working, David enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also has a passion for classic cars and has spent many hours restoring his 1967 Mustang. David hopes to continue making his community a safer place for his family and neighbors.

What's something you've learned on the job that surprised you?

I never realized how much of my job as a police officer would be just talking to people. Often times, de-escalating a situation means just listening and trying to understand where someone is coming from.

What's your favorite thing about your community?

I love how tight-knit our community is. It feels like every day I'm running into someone I know on the job. It's a good feeling to know I'm protecting people who I care about.