Richard "Rick" Carlson Author Of" I'm In The Tub Gone"

President Carlson is a published author having penned the book, “I’m in the tub, gone” in 2004. In 2008 President Carlson received a local authors award for his writing. 

Richard "Rick" Carlson is a veteran of the United States Army and served the San Diego Police Department from June 1969 to July 2004. 

During his tenure on the San Diego Police Department, President Carlson worked in patrol, crime prevention and numerous detective units.

During his assignment to media relations, Carlson was the official spokesperson for the SDPD.

As a homicide detective he pieced together a complex case that resulted in the conviction of serial killer Ramon Rogers.  

President Carlson joined the SDPHA as a Director I in 1998. He became president in 2000.  

As President, Mr. Carlson has provided expert consultation to the Orange County Sheriffs Museum as well as a number of other local historical societies.