John Anderson’s first supervisory position was as a sergeant in the U.S. Army at age 19. Following his discharge from the military, Anderson began a 52-year career in law enforceme...view moreJohn Anderson’s first supervisory position was as a sergeant in the U.S. Army at age 19. Following his discharge from the military, Anderson began a 52-year career in law enforcement, rising from a police officer in his small home town to a Chief in the California Highway Patrol. During his 35-year career in the CHP, Anderson served as Commander of the CHP Central Division, consisting of 17 field commands in nine counties. As a Captain, he was the Commander of the CHP Academy. Anderson also served as a legislative liaison in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. After retiring from the CHP, Anderson was elected and served four terms as Sheriff of Madera County. Following that he functioned as a District Representative for California State Senator Anthony Cannella. Anderson has also worked as a management consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and conducted studies of several state law enforcement agencies. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and has taught police management at the university level. Anderson is the author of The Newhall Incident, a true crime account of the worst shooting in CHP history, which left four CHP officers dead. He and his wife Kathy, a retired teacher, live on the Central Coast of California.view less