Dan McSkimmingDan McSkimming was born in Sant Barbara, California, and spent his life in the area. He obtained a degree in criminal justice from Sonoma State University, followed by an internship with the probation office in San Francisco. His decision to go into ocal law enforcement led him to work in a couple of juvenile halls and for Nordstrom in the loss prevention department. After completing police academy, Dan served as a police deputy for eighteen years and was a member of SWAT (Special Enforcement Team) for thirteen years with the Santa Barbara Sheriff's office until his stroke. He lives in Southern California, and refuses to permit his physical limitations to stop him from remaining active. Read More Read Less