Assistant Chief Randall Anderson has had a distinguished law enforcement career with the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department, spanning over two decades. Starting as a Patrol Officer in 2003, he has held various roles, including Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, and Tactical Crime Agent. He was also part of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Taskforce. Anderson's experience in the Investigations Division has been extensive, serving as a Sergeant before being promoted to Captain. In 2021, he was promoted to Major, overseeing the administration and day-to-day operations of the Patrol Operations Bureau. Most recently, in June 2024, he was promoted to Assistant Chief, now overseeing the Administrative and Investigations Division's daily operations.
Assistant Chief Randall Anderson has enhanced his law enforcement expertise through various prestigious programs. He has attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Florida Executive Development Course and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police. In addition to his professional development, Anderson has also pursued higher education, holding an associate in science degree from Indian River State College and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia Southern University.