Craig Thomas
Opelousas
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Major
Opelousas Police Department
Opelousas, LA
08.1995 - 01.2025
- Improved officer performance by providing comprehensive training programs and mentoring opportunities.
- Implemented a successful recruitment strategy aimed at attracting diverse candidates for law enforcement careers, broadening representation within the department.
- Created a safer environment by developing school resource officer program that fostered positive relationship building between students and police officers.
- Implemented innovative technology solutions for enhanced evidence collection, analysis, and case management capabilities.
Education
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAOpelousas High Scholl
Opelousas, LA05.1987
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Community policing
- De-escalation techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Crisis management
- Crime prevention
- Patrol procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Investigative techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Firearms training
- Active shooter training
- Criminal investigation
- Policy enforcement
- Drug interdiction
- Internal investigations
- Firearms handling
- Tactical operations
- Operational planning
Timeline
Police Major
Opelousas Police Department
08.1995 - 01.2025
Opelousas High Scholl
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
Southern University And A&M College