Officer Jacqueline Anderson-Parker retired from the U.S. Park Police on Nov. 14 after more than 33 years of distinguished service. She entered service with the USPP on May 11, 1975. After attending Basic Police Training, she worked in the New York Field Office until December 1977. Upon her return to Washington, she accepted an assignment to the Central District, patrolling the National Mall and surrounding parks until February 1984. In 1984, Anderson-Parker transferred to the Horse Mounted Unit, where she worked until her retirement.

Anderson-Parker demonstrated the greatest elements of police service, dedication to community and valor during her career. In 1978 she received the USPP Chief’s Award. In 1979 she received the prestigious Department of the Interior Valor Award. In 1998 she received the Geico Public Service Award.

During her career, she demonstrated not only valor but also a firm commitment to serving her community, especially children. A dedicated D.A.R.E. officer, Anderson-Parker received the National D.A.R.E. Officer of the Year Award. With hundreds of D.A.R.E. officers nationwide, this clearly demonstrated her commitment to public service. In addition, the USPP detailed her to several countries in the Caribbean to bring these teaching and drug-abatement skills to officers in foreign police services.

A native Washingtonian, Anderson-Parker plans to remain in the area where she will continue to breed, rear, and show her outstanding line of Bouvier des Flandres dogs.