Alan Carter
WHERE WERE YOU BORN / RAISED
Born and raised in South San Francisco, CA
EDUCATION
Administration of Justice 2-year degree San Mateo Jr. College
MILITARY SERVICE
None
CAREER
30 years in Law Enforcement. 4 years South San Francisco Police Dept., 26 years Modesto Police Department
Assignments:
SSFPD-Patrol Officer, Heroin Impact Team, K9 handler.
Modesto PD- Patrol Officer, Detective-Special Investigations Detail (Vice-Narcotics, Surveillance, Executive Protection, Financial Crimes, Officer Involved Shooting investigations, Internal Affairs) Sergeant- Patrol, Robbery-Homicide, Police Academy Coordinator (Scheduling, instruction- PT, defensive tactics, firearms), Interim Commander Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force.
Special Units -24 years Honor Guard, (9 as Sgt.), 2 years Tactical Flight Officer – Stanislaus County Sheriff Aero Unit-Helicopter-night patrol
HOW DID YOU END UP ON THE CENTRAL COAST
My wife’s mother resided in Pismo Beach in the 1980’s. We began vacationing in the area over the years. Upon both my wife and I retiring in 2010, my wife took a position as part-time Professor at San Luis Obispo College of Law, and we moved to Arroyo Grande.
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Shooting, Hikes with my German Shepherd, WW1 and WW2 History, Wine tasting
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Personally- Good husband, father, grandfather. Professionally – numerous Meritorious Commendations, 1 Distinguished Service Medal (Scott/Laci Peterson homicide investigation)
FAMILY
Married 35 years (Sharon), 1 son, 3 grandchildren