Cameron Thomas
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Whitestown,IN
9
years of professional experience
Experienced public safety and investigations professional with 9+ years of progressive experience spanning criminal investigations, specialized child abuse and exploitation investigations, school safety, patrol operations, corrections, crisis response, and community engagement. Experienced in conducting complex investigations, interviewing and interrogating subjects, analyzing evidence, preparing search warrants and probable-cause affidavits, developing investigative intelligence, and coordinating with prosecutors and multi-agency partners. Extensive specialized training in child abuse investigations, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)-related investigations, digital evidence, investigative technology, search warrant preparation, and interview and interrogation.
Proven ability to work with sensitive information, assess risk, make sound decisions under pressure, build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, and manage complex situations from initial response through resolution. Additional leadership experience as a Board of Directors member for a nonprofit children's organization, supporting governance, fundraising, community partnerships, organizational planning, and child safety initiatives.
Work History
Merit Deputy - School Resource Officer
3 Months- Serve as the primary law-enforcement and safety resource for a middle school community, partnering with administrators, educators, students, and families to identify risks, resolve complex issues, and maintain a safe educational environment.
- Assessed and managed safety, security, behavioral, and criminal matters, exercising independent judgment to determine appropriate investigative, preventive, and enforcement responses that enhanced school safety.
- Conducted investigations involving students and school personnel, performing interviews, evidence collection, incident analysis, and documentation, while coordinating with agencies and stakeholders to resolve incidents effectively.
- Collaborated with school leadership to evaluate security vulnerabilities and develop safety strategies, addressing threats and emerging concerns to strengthen emergency preparedness.
- Build trusted relationships with students, parents, faculty, and administrators while balancing safety, confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational policy.
- Coordinate responses involving law enforcement, school administration, parents, juvenile services, mental-health/community resources, and other partner agencies.
Merit Deputy - Detective, C.A.S.E. Task Force
2 Years 3 Months- Led complex, sensitive criminal investigations involving child abuse, child exploitation, and Internet Crimes Against Children-related offenses, managing cases from initial allegation through investigative resolution.
- Developed investigative strategies using interviews and interrogations, surveillance, intelligence gathering, digital evidence, records analysis, and multi-agency investigative resources.
- Analyzed physical and digital evidence to identify investigative leads, establish timelines, corroborate statements, identify offenders, and support probable cause.
- Prepared detailed probable-cause affidavits, search warrants, subpoenas, and case files, ensuring legal sufficiency and meticulous attention to detail to support successful prosecution.
- Conducted sensitive interviews with victims, witnesses, parents, and suspects, employing specialized techniques to gather critical information in child abuse and exploitation cases.
- Worked closely with prosecutors and partner agencies to evaluate investigative findings, develop cases for prosecution, and provide testimony regarding investigative activities and evidence.
- Managed highly confidential information and sensitive evidence while maintaining strict documentation, chain-of-custody, and investigative integrity.
- Applied specialized knowledge of digital platforms, electronic devices, IP addresses, hash values, digital evidence, cryptocurrency, and online investigative techniques to support complex investigations.
- Developed investigative intelligence through surveillance and interagency collaboration, identifying relationships and patterns that enhanced case resolution and investigative outcomes.
Merit Deputy - School Resource Officer
1 Year 8 Months- Acted as a School Resource Officer focusing on proactive safety, security, crime prevention, investigations, and relationship-building within a school environment.
- Developed strong working relationships with administrators, faculty, students, parents, and community partners to identify concerns and resolve problems before they escalated.
- Investigated school-based criminal and safety incidents by conducting interviews, gathering evidence, analyzing information, documenting findings, and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
- Assisted school leadership in conducting security assessments, developing emergency plans, implementing safety initiatives, addressing threat-related concerns, and coordinating incident response.
- Exercised discretion and sound judgment in managing sensitive student, family, and school matters, coordinating effectively between law enforcement and school personnel.
- Acted as a liaison between school community and law enforcement, enhancing communication, cooperation, and trust in public safety services.
Merit Deputy
4 Years 10 Months- Conducted investigations from initial response through case resolution, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; collecting evidence; identifying investigative leads; preparing comprehensive reports that supported successful case outcomes.
- Analyzed incident information and available evidence to identify offenders, establish probable cause, and determine appropriate investigative and enforcement actions.
- Prepared detailed investigative documentation and presented findings in court, maintaining accuracy and credibility throughout the judicial process.
- Independently managed high-volume calls for service and criminal investigations, prioritizing competing demands while making time-sensitive decisions involving public safety and risk.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, prosecutors, fire and EMS, social services, juvenile probation, and other stakeholders to resolve complex incidents, fostering communication and trust within the community.
- De-escalated volatile situations and employed conflict-resolution techniques to manage individuals in crisis, ensuring safety for all parties and reducing potential escalation.
Patrol Officer
1 Year 7 Months- Conducted criminal investigations and responded to a broad range of calls for service, applying investigative judgment to identify offenses, preserve evidence, and determine appropriate courses of action.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects; evaluated conflicting information to develop investigative leads and documented findings to support prosecution and case resolution.
- Investigated property crimes, crimes against persons, disturbances, and traffic-related incidents to enhance community safety and address quality-of-life concerns.
- Prepared comprehensive investigative reports detailing evidence, statements, and actions taken to ensure thorough documentation and facilitate case resolution.
- Worked collaboratively with prosecutors, fellow officers, outside agencies, and community stakeholders to resolve criminal matters and address recurring public safety concerns.
Corrections Deputy
9 Months- Managed inmate intake, booking, classification, bonds, and holds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures to uphold facility standards.
- Responded to emergencies, disturbances, and security incidents while maintaining situational awareness and accurate documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive searches and inspections, identifying contraband and security vulnerabilities to enhance overall safety.
- Responded to emergencies and disturbances, maintaining situational awareness and documenting incidents to support operational integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
Skills
Interview and Interrogation
Investigative Analysis and Problem Solving
Complex Investigations
Digital Investigation and Technology
Safety strategy development
Risk Assessment and Threat Management
Crisis Management and Conflict Management
Crisis and conflict resolution
Risk
Compliance and Policy Analysis
Timeline
Merit Deputy - School Resource Officer
Boone County Sheriff's Office
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Merit Deputy - Detective, C.A.S.E. Task Force
Boone County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Merit Deputy - School Resource Officer
Boone County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - 03.2024Read More
Patrol Officer
Lebanon Police Department
12.2020 - 07.2022Read More
Merit Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office
02.2018 - 12.2022Read More
Corrections Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Office
05.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice And Criminology
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