Thomas James Anderson retired from the Daly City Police Department on April 17, 2009, following thirty-two years of dedicated service. He attended the Basic Police Academy at Santa Rosa Community College and graduated on January 27, 1978. He was appointed as a Police Officer for the City of Daly City on October 17, 1977.

Thom excelled as a Patrol Officer for six years before becoming a Station Supervisor from November, 1983 and March, 1984. In March, 1984, he was assigned as the Police Lab and Evidence Technician. He served the department in this assignment until his retirement.

Thom received five Departmental Commendations, including a commendation in March, 1983 for an armed robbery where he made felony traffic stop on the suspect vehicle on Highway 280. He apprehended the suspect and recovered the firearm from the suspect’s vehicle. He was commended for his observation skills and conducting a detailed investigation.

Thom received a total of fifty-one Daly City Police Department Unit Commendations, outside agency appreciation letters, and letters of praise from the public for his extensive and thorough crime scene investigations. Eleven letters of appreciation came from the community for his professionalism, knowledge of the law, and compassion. He will be recognized for his technical proficiency in police photography, fingerprint analysis, and the collection of complex evidence.