“Tonight is a special occasion because we get to welcome a new officer to our family,” said Mayor Linda Anthony. Detective Steve David officially joined the West Lake Hills Police Department during a July 24 city council meeting. Prior to David’s hiring WLHPD only had one detective on staff, Brooke Torres, according to Chief Scott Gerdes. “This gentleman retired from The Dallas Police Department in January after 37-years” said Gerdes. “We could really put his investigative experience to good use.” Anthony and Gerdes welcomed David to the force, swearing him in and presenting his badge.