John Anderton is a fictional character from the science fiction story "Minority Report," originally written by Philip K. Dick. He serves as the chief of the PreCrime police department in a future where crimes can be predicted before they happen. Anderton is dedicated to preventing murders and believes strongly in the system's ability to protect society. As the story unfolds, Anderton becomes a fugitive when he is accused of a future crime he did not commit. This twist challenges his beliefs about free will and determinism, forcing him to confront the implications of the PreCrime program and its impact on individual rights.