There are multiple individuals named David Cook associated with detective or law enforcement work, so clarifying:
- Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Superintendent David Cook was involved in the long-running investigation into the murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan. His investigation and role were dramatized in the 2025 ITV series "The Hack." He was noted for his work exposing police corruption linked to the case. This David Cook is a current or recent high-profile detective involved in cold cases and scandals surrounding the police and media.
- David J. Cook (1840-1907) was a historic American western lawman and city marshal in Denver, Colorado, known for his law enforcement career in the 19th century. He is deceased.
- Another David Cook recently retired in 2025 as a Superintendent with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Newfoundland and Labrador after 43 years of service. He plans to remain in Newfoundland and Labrador following his retirement.
If the question refers to the contemporary British detective David Cook (linked to the Daniel Morgan case and "The Hack" series), he is actively recognized for his investigative role, though the series depicts historical investigations. If the question concerns the Canadian or American historical figure, the first is retired (2025) and the latter deceased long ago. Please specify if one of these individuals matches the detective David Cook of interest, or if additional details are needed.
