Anne E. Kirkpatrick at a glance

Age: 46

Relevant experience: Federal Way police chief, 2001-06; Ellensburg police chief, 1996-2000; criminal justice instructor, Green River Community College, 1995-96; police officer promoted to sergeant, Redmond (Wash.) Police Department, 1987-95; police officer, Memphis (Tenn.) Police Department, 1982-85. FBI Academy instructor, assistant commander, Washington State Law Enforcement Academy, 1994-95; legal instructor, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, 1990 to present.

Education: Juris doctorate, Seattle University Law School; master’s degree in counseling, University of Memphis; business administration, King College.

Personal: Single, raised in Memphis and speaks with a hint of Southern drawl.

Interests: Travel, reading, running, biking, swimming and fishing.