Hanover Police officer David Zemotel. LISA BUL photo/The Patriot Ledger

TO THE RESCUE

David Zemotel

Police officer, Hanover

"I grew up here, I went to school here, I still have family here and I have a lot of friends here."
"When somebody calls the police department for help, whatever that help may be ... we are there to help people in need."
"I'm fair, firm and treat everybody equally. Treat everybody with respect and they will respect you back."
"Any type of call where young people or children are involved, that would probably be the hardest thing we do."

THE SKINNY
RANK: Police officer
AGE: 40
APPOINTED: 1997
HIRED IN HANOVER: 1989, as a dispatcher
BIO: Zemotel grew up in Hanover and graduated from Hanover High School in 1985. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State in 1991, while also working as a dispatcher in Hanover. He later earned a master's degree in criminal justice administration from Western New England College in 2001. He has been married for 12 years and has a son, 10, and a daughter, 7. One day he aspires to become the chief of police in Hanover.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? A police officer
Last book you read: "Patriot Reign" by Michael Holley
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite vacation spot: Disney World, with the kids
What do you like to do in your time off: Swim and spend time with family

August 31, 2007