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Lauren Thomas

Las Vegas,United States

Summary

Dynamic Criminal Investigator with extensive experience at the United States Marshals Service, leading high-stakes fugitive operations and enhancing interagency collaboration. Proven track record in crisis management and investigative techniques, achieving a 75% reduction in significant incidents through innovative security policies. Skilled communicator and team leader dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Criminal Investigator Deputy United States Marshal

United States Marshals Service
Las Vegas, United States
10.2019 - 07.2025
  • Served as Team Leader for the Nevada Violent Offender Taskforce, leading and supervising a team of 20 Deputy United States Marshals (DUSMs) and Taskforce Officers (TFOs), while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Managed and directed large-scale joint and task force fugitive investigations, extraditions, missing child recoveries, and apprehension operations in collaboration with federal, state, and local authorities in enforcement of Title 28 of the U.S. Code.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with all stakeholders of the United States Marshals Service, including but not limited to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Office of Inspector General, Department of Corrections, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Explosives Agency, Drug Enforcement Administration, Henderson Police Department, Internal Revenue Service, North Las Vegas Police Department, Clark County School District, District Attorney's Office, United States Attorney's Office, United States District Court, Bureau of Prisons, Henderson Detention Center, Las Vegas Fire Department, Mountain View Hospital, Department of Employment, and several more.
  • Effectively communicated the needs of the Nevada Violent Offender Taskforce to stakeholders while fostering a productive and beneficial working and personal relationship.
  • Developed and executed contingency plans for prisoner safety and transport in the event of natural disasters affecting prisoner housing facilities located within the outer continental United States.
  • Developed and executed contingency plans for Deputy United States Marshals, United States District Court Judges, and their families in the event of an active shooter or active threat within the United States District Courthouse.
  • I commanded the Nevada Violent Offender Taskforce's physical response to the University of Las Vegas active shooter incident on December 6, 2023.
  • Responsible for investigating allegations of sexual misconduct in prisons to safeguard all prisoners including the vulnerable populations of juveniles, the LGBT community, and sex offenders in accordance with Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1.
  • Proactively identified vulnerabilities within the privately owned and federal prison system to reduce escape attempts, prisoner misconduct, staff corruption, contraband, and gang violence, resulting in a 75% reduction in significant incidents following the implementation of my newly developed security policies.
  • Composed interim investigative reports for senior management to highlight and detail investigative efforts, and criminal informant information.
  • Reviewed and approved investigative reports, applications for search warrants, and applications for prosecution of criminal offenses for DUSMS and TFOS.
  • Prepared final arrest reports of felony criminal investigations to outline and memorialize in detail the immediate events before, during, and after all arrests.
  • Designed monthly reports to present to colleagues and upper management to identify contributing causes that lead to difficulties in completing arrests, surveillance, and undercover operations. These presentations included expert recommendations to prevent repetitive future occurrences.
  • Managed the TFO budget to ensure proper allocation of overtime hours worked and paid.
  • Evaluated hands-on and computer training activities to provide effective allocation of resources for district mission needs and agency budget requirements.
  • Procured cutting-edge law enforcement tactical equipment, electronic surveillance assets, and other resources to ensure safe and efficient task force operations, while safeguarding the discovery of these assets from the public or those with a need to know.
  • Lead a team of 10 to ensure the protection of Special Counsel Jack Smith during criminal proceedings lasting over two years. During this protection detail, collaborated with dozens of event planners, directors of security for multiple sporting events, restaurant management, special event managers, school principals, airline and airport directors, and police officers regarding the planned route of travel, to ensure safe and nonstop travels from point A to point B of all protectees.
  • Participated in over 10 long term Witness Security Details for extremely high-threat witnesses to guarantee their safety before, during, and after testimony against high-threat and high-ranking targets of investigation.
  • Coordinated over 20 investiture security details for United States District Court judges, with over 300 attendees at each event held in a public area.

Supervisor Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
Romulus, United States
10.2014 - 10.2019
  • Served as the Compliance Technical Specialist for the Michigan Airport Project Team to improve agency posture and enhance screening compliance nationally.
  • Recreated 9 of 13 chapters in TSA's national standard operating procedures (SOP) to devise identical screening procedures and policies between Category 1, 2, 3, 4, and X airports, within the guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration's airport screening requirements.
  • Designed four local SOPs to identify and mitigate any breaches at the Detroit Metro Airport, in addition to breaches among all screening locations.
  • Conducted screening equipment compliance and functionality testing twice daily to create a monthly report and presentation for additional congressional funding to the Office of Inspector General. Six presentations were completed and approved, raising the airport security fee from $5.55 to $5.60, resulting in $45,800,000 for equipment upgrades.
  • Independently revamped TSA's standardized and personalized performance improvement plans when noncompliance was documented during audit inspections.
  • As the Midwest Region Risk Management and Threat Mitigation Instructor, I lead evaluation teams in conducting covert and overt drills to determine the effectiveness of training programs, recommend individual remediation, eliminate differences in screening processes between individual officers and shifts, and identify deficiencies in officer procedures or equipment.
  • Completed over 360 hours of remedial return-to-duty training for approximately 65 Transportation Security Officers, achieving a 100% pass rate.
  • Administered unscheduled Practical Skills Observations to 50 officers monthly to assess processes, performance, and compliance.

Junior Private Investigator

OT Investigations and Associates
Bloomfield Hills, United States
05.2013 - 10.2014
  • While working as an undercover decoy, I communicated effectively in stressful and dangerous situations to protect security operations.
  • Multitasked between different security-related issues while maintaining composure on each assignment, and making targets feel relaxed to engage in conversation to retrieve crucial information.
  • When unusual or emergency situations occurred outside of standard operating procedures, I followed my instincts and applied common sense based on my previous training and experience.
  • Trained recruits on how to quickly adapt to stressful environments, where abrupt and unpredictable situations demanded operational changes.
  • Assigned projects to recruits and supported their advancement through constant feedback and coaching.

Police Volunteer

New Haven Police Department
Lenox, United States
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Assisted sworn police officers, administrative personnel, and paramedics with various non-emergency tasks, enhancing the efficiency of the police department.
  • Processed misdemeanor reports of crime.
  • Provided community support to allow sworn police officers more time perform emergency operations.
  • Conducted data entry, filing, and managing correspondence received and sent through the police department.
  • Regulated traffic at special events and traffic jams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Madonna University
Livonia, MI, United States
07.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Homeland Security

Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI, United States
12.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Master's Degree in Emergency Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Skills

  • Investigative techniques
  • Legal compliance
  • Report writing
  • Crisis management
  • Surveillance operations
  • Interagency collaboration
  • Risk assessment
  • Evidence collection
  • Security operations
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training development
  • Crime scene analysis
  • Investigative research
  • Undercover operations
  • Physical fitness
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interview techniques
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Self-defense techniques
  • First aid training
  • Records handling
  • GPS tracking services
  • Skilled interrogator
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Case consulting
  • Crime scene photography
  • Due diligence
  • Compliance assessment
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Policy limits
  • Crime prevention
  • Defensive tactics
  • Detailed report writing
  • Covert investigations
  • Records management
  • Investigation management
  • Deadline and results-oriented
  • Top secret US government security clearance
  • Video surveillance systems
  • Interviewing witnesses

Certification

RTE, AED, and CPR certified in infants, children, and adults.

Languages

Spanish, Novice, Novice, Novice

References

  • Michael Gordon, United States Marshals Service, Assistant Chief of the Tactical Operations Division, (240) 412-3704, Michael.Gordon2@usdoj.gov
  • Clarence Pendleton, United States Marshals Service, Deputy United States Marshal, (601) 874-5020
  • Ashley Gray, Taco Bell, Regional Director, (586) 565-2800

Availability

Permanent, Full-time

Job Related Training

  • Criminal Investigative Training Program
  • Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator Training Program
  • High Risk Fugitive Apprehension
  • Active Shooter Threat Training Program
  • Basic First Aid and Safety Training
  • Advanced Pistol Training Program
  • Advanced Instruction for Marksmanship
  • Tactical Medical for First Responders
  • Law Enforcement Rifle Training Program
  • Officer Safety and Survival Training Program
  • Protective Service Operations Training Program
  • Use of Force Training Program
  • Vehicle Ambush Counter-measures Training Program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Criminal Investigator Deputy United States Marshal

United States Marshals Service
10.2019 - 07.2025

Supervisor Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
10.2014 - 10.2019

Junior Private Investigator

OT Investigations and Associates
05.2013 - 10.2014

Police Volunteer

New Haven Police Department
06.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Madonna University

Associate of Applied Science - Homeland Security

Macomb Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Master's Degree in Emergency Management

Capella University

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