PERSONAL PROFILE
Wm. Blair Anderson, 49
Chief of Police, St. Cloud, Minn. Email: William.anderson@ ci.stcloud.mn.us Hometown: Detroit, MI Education: Bachelor of Science (Police Science); Master of Arts (Public Safety Administration) St. Mary’s University, Minnesota; graduate, FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia Work History: United States Army administrative specialist/military police clerk; news reporter for McGraw Hill; 21 years in law enforcement Family: wife; 4 grown children: three boys, one girl Hobbies: Reading, writing poetry, sports, cars Advice to an aspiring leader: Always remember the importance of every member of your organization! Best work-related advice you’ve received and who gave it to you: Lead from in front of your desk and not from behind it –Sheriff (ret.) Don Gudmundson
DEPARTMENT PROFILE
St. Cloud Police Department 101 11th Ave N. St Cloud 56303 Phone: (320) 251-1200 Fax: (320) 650-3839 Email: scpdinfodesk@ ci.stcloud.mn.us Website: www.ci.stcloud.mn.us Description: Public Safety Number of employees: 150 FUN FACT about the Police Department: There are several collegiate All-American athletes in our ranks.
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