Don Anderson
Senior Vice President, Special Events and
Training Programs
As senior vice president of special events and training for Andrews International, Don Anderson’s responsibilities include training a guard force in excess of 2000 officers, planning and executing high profile special events and overseeing the company's information technology functions. During his tenure with Andrews International, Don has developed emergency operations and response plans for numerous high-profile events. He is also certified as a range master for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission for the state of California.
A veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, Don has more than thirty-two years of law enforcement experience previous to his employment with Andrews International. He was a member of the prestigious Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) for twenty-eight years of his career. Among his accomplishments are the 1998 National Top Cop Award, SWAT Officer of the year for l991 and l997, and the LAPD's highest award, the "Medal of Valor".
Don's expertise in tactics and field procedures is recognized nationwide. He has been an instructor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Tactical Officers Association. Don has provided dignitary protection to six United States presidents. His talents are also sought after by Hollywood, where he serves as a technical advisor.
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