Police Profile Series: RPD Chief Dave McCormick

Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick has been in Ritzville for a long time. He was born in Germany when his family lived there while his father was in the military. When McCormick was a year old, his family moved back home to Ritzville and he has been here ever since, save a year or two.

Now, McCormick has the responsibility to protect the community he has called home his entire life. That is a responsibility McCormick takes very seriously.

"I went to school here," McCormick said. "I graduated here. I know people I graduated with. I know their parents."

McCormick's experience is made even mor...