Gary L HovingAuthor Gary L. Hoving has served as a peace officer for over 35 years. His successful career earned him the rank of chief deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department. Additionally, he has been a student of history for many years, has erved on several historically oriented programs, and is one of the founders of the California Law Enforcement Historical Society. The author has amassed a large collection of antique law enforcement badges, artifacts, and photographs. He has also inherited the extensive collection of Undersheriff Albert Call, all of which is generously shared in these pages. Read More Read Less