MICHAEL J. THOMPSON
SIU Investigator
NEW PORT RICHEY,FL
Summary
Retired Police Officer seeking to obtain an Investigative related position in the insurance or medical field to leverage and implement my knowledge, skills and abilities. Possess excellent people-person communication skills with 38 years of combined experience between law enforcement and retail. Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations with ease utilizing problem solving and decision-making techniques. . Crime Scene Investigator training is an additional asset to thoroughly investigate and document with clear, concise unbiased investigations with sound judgement for the proper collection of data and preparation of investigative reports for potential fraud, criminal investigation, waste or abuse. Additionally, I have investigated thousands of property damage accidents with and without personal injury.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE OFFICER
Town Of Cornwall, New York
03.2001 - 06.2022
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
Deputy Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff Office
04.2000 - 03.2001
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for cases.
POLICE OFFICER
Town Of Cornwall, New York
07.1999 - 03.2001
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
DAIRY MANAGER
Shoprite Supermarket/Big V
01.1987 - 04.2000
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Delegated tasks and gave direction to team of employees within dairy department.
- Established schedules and assigned work tasks to individual team members based on strengths, knowledge and availability to meet business and customer demands.
Education
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Corning Community College
Corning, NYBusiness Management
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYBusiness Management
Empire State College
Newburgh, NY05.2024
Police Academy
Orange County Police Academy
Goshen02.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Orange County Community College
1984
Skills
- Investigative Interviews
- Critical Thinking
- Testifying in Cases
- Claims Investigation and Research
- Case Preparation
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Evidence Documentation
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interrogation Expertise
- Collecting Statements
- Court Testimony
- Damage Investigation
- Claims Assessments
- Trial Proceedings
- Incident Report Creation
- Law Enforcement Contact
- Case Analyzation
Certification
Police Officer, Field Training Officer, Crime Scene/Evidence Specialist, Interviews/Interrogations. Investigative Photography
Additional Information
- RECOGNITION , Decorated on 8 occasions Officer of the Year, Multiple Exceptional and Meritorious Service Awards, Gallantry Star Award Exceptional Police Duty Award from Police Chief's Association of Orange County (NY)-recognized by Congress of the U.S-House of Representatives, NY State Assembly, County Executive of Orange County and Town of Cornwall Police Department.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
POLICE OFFICER
Town Of Cornwall, New York
03.2001 - 06.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff Office
04.2000 - 03.2001
POLICE OFFICER
Town Of Cornwall, New York
07.1999 - 03.2001
DAIRY MANAGER
Shoprite Supermarket/Big V
01.1987 - 04.2000
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Corning Community College
Business Management
Orange County Community College
Business Management
Empire State College
Police Academy
Orange County Police Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
Orange County Community College
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