Captain David Newman was born and raised in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. He began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a member of the Elizabeth Police Department and is a graduate of the 55th Class of the Union County Police Academy.

In 1989 Captain Newman joined the ranks of the Jackson Township Police Department and has served in variety of roles throughout his career. He has been assigned to duties in the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau and Special Services Division and was a member of the Special Response Team. In 1992-1993 Captain Newman was assigned to the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force. He was promoted to Sergeant, in 1998; Lieutenant, in 2000; and Captain, in 2002. Currently, Captain Newman serves as the Departments Uniformed Services Division Commander; he is also the Departments Public Information Officer.

Captain Newman is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 231st Session. He is the recipient of numerous Department awards, including Jackson Township Police Officer of the Year (1995). He has also been awarded the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Douglas C. King Certificate and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's certificate for Exceptional Service.

Captain Newman and his wife Annette reside in Jackson with their three children.