Overview
Work History
Education
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Craig Thomas

Opelousas

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Major

Opelousas Police Department
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, LA

Opelousas High Scholl
Opelousas, LA
05.1987

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
Craig Thomas