We welcome back Officer Tracy Thompson. Officer Thompson served with us for several years before returning to school to obtain her Master's Degree. She has previously served with the Columbia College Police Department where she was the training officer, and as a Captain with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office. Officer Thompson is a decorated Army veteran who has served in several conflicts (Panama and Desert Storm) and is Airborne qualified.
When not working for the Elgin Police Department, Officer Thompson investigates Child Abuse for the State of South Carolina.
Education
- M.A. In Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix, 2007
- B.A. in History, University of South Carolina
- A.A. in Criminal Justice
- Certificate in Basic Law Enforcement
- Certificate in Basic Instructor Development
- Certified Driving Instructor
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Certified F.A.T.S. Instructor
- Certificate in Detective Level 1
- NCIC Operator Certification
- Taser Certified
- Training in Active Shooter Response
AWARDS.
- Education Award, SC Police Chief's Association, 2007
- Community Service Award, SC Police Chief's Association, 2005
- Three Year Safe Driving Award, Elgin Police Department, 2005
- Community Service Award, Elgin Police Department, 2004
- Good Conduct Medal, Elgin Police Department, 2003
- One Year Safe Driving Award, Elgin Police Department, 2003
- One Year Service Pin, Elgin Police Department, 2003
