Background
Anderson, Edwin R. was born on June 7, 1920 in Hickson, North Dakota, United States.
Anderson, Edwin R. was born on June 7, 1920 in Hickson, North Dakota, United States.
Associate of Arts in Police Science, Minot State College, 1978. Bachelor of Science in Police Science, Minot State College, 1979. Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1978.
With Fargo Police Department, North Dakota, from 1946, patrolman, 1946—1949, sergeant, 1949—1951, lieutenant, 1951—1953, captain, 1953—1964, assistant chief police, 1964—1966, chief, from 1966. President North Central Crime Conference, North Dakota. With United States Army Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO.
Member Red River Valley Peace Officer Association. North Dakota representative to board trustees Midstates Organized Crime Information Center, Springfield, Missouri, 1980—1985. Chairman National Committee State Assns.
Chiefs Police; Member of International Association Chiefs Police (numerous committees), North Dakota Police Chiefs, North Dakota Peace Officers Association (president 1978), Fargo Safety Council (past president), Masons Lodge.
Married LaVern Weisser Anderson, October 12, 1947. Children: Pam Anderson Phillips, Frank, Bill, Susan.