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Fred Wooldridge
Major Fred Wooldridge, author of the book I’m Moving Back to Mars, was nicknamed “Mad Dog” by members of his police department because of his ruthless
and unique ability to infoli...view moreMajor Fred Wooldridge, author of the book I’m Moving Back to Mars, was nicknamed “Mad Dog” by members of his police department because of his ruthless
and unique ability to infolitrate the drug world on the streets of Miami Beach. After working four years as an undercover narcotics officer, Fred was
promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he ran the Strategic Investigation Unit that included the Vice, Intelligence and Narcotic Units.
Six years later, Fred returned to the uniformed patrol division. After, the terrorist attacks at the Munich Olympic Games, Fred was subsequently sent
to a newly formed SWAT school. He was promoted to Captain and went on to become his department’s first SWAT Commander where he remained for the next
six years.
When Fred was promoted to the rank of Major, he commanded his department’s Criminal Investigation Division that included homicide, crimes against
persons and property units. He remained in command of CIU until his retirement.
After retirement, Fred and his wife, Maddy, moved to Highlands in the mountains of North Carolina where they started a seasonal rappelling school and
taught cliff rappelling, entertaining visitors and tourists who came to this resort village looking for excitement.
Thirteen years later, they sold their rappelling school and Fred became a columnist for the Highlands Newspaper in North Carolina.view less