Thomas Vincent Price
Walhalla,SC
Summary
Experienced Lieutenant with leadership and instructing background in over 22 years in Law Enforcement. Strong people instincts and able to read situations and people to assess and make decisions for moving forward. Experience in speaking to crowds whether it be teaching various classes, teaching middle school students [time as SRO and doing various Career days.] SWAT Negotiator that has used skills several times to end critical incidents. Well versed in criminal laws and the ability to translate to layman terms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LIEUTENANT
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
Walhalla, SC
10.2001 - Current
- My main focus at this time is to manage and supervise the Road Patrol
- I manage 40 patrol deputies, up to 7 reserve deputies, and 1 desk sergeant
- I am also responsible for background investigations for new hire deputies and the process to make a hire of new deputies
- I am also the extra duty coordinator and manage the vehicle fleet for the sheriff's office.
Officer
Walhalla
Walhalla, SC
03.1999 - 10.2001
- Starting in 1999 I was a Reserve Officer and beginning in Feb
- 2000 I became a full time Officer
- My main focus was patrolling the city and answering calls.
Education
High -
Seneca High School
Seneca, SC1986
Skills
- Survey Management
- Creative Solution Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Training Method Development
Accomplishments
Meritorious Award -September 13, 2007 for a life saving act.
Letter of Commendation - 2007 from Governor Mark Sanford
Certification
Specific Skills Instructor
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Response to Active Shooter Instructor [ NTOA]
Field Training Officer
Basic Crime Prevention from SCCJA
Community Oriented Policing [ During time as SRO]
Certified SWAT Negotiator
Interview & Interrogation- 2002
CDV Evidence based Prosecution- 2002
Basic Crime Prevention- SCCJA 2004
School Resource Officer 1-2004
School Resource Officer 2- 2005
Specific Skills Instructor- 2007
Field Training Officer- 2007
Emergency Vehicle Operations- 2012
Response to Active Shooter- 2012
Mid- Level Management - 2019
Carolina Command College [FBI] - 2020
Timeline
LIEUTENANT
Oconee County Sheriff's Office
10.2001 - Current
Officer
Walhalla
03.1999 - 10.2001
High -
Seneca High School
Specific Skills Instructor
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Response to Active Shooter Instructor [ NTOA]
Field Training Officer
Basic Crime Prevention from SCCJA
Community Oriented Policing [ During time as SRO]
Certified SWAT Negotiator
Interview & Interrogation- 2002
CDV Evidence based Prosecution- 2002
Basic Crime Prevention- SCCJA 2004
School Resource Officer 1-2004
School Resource Officer 2- 2005
Specific Skills Instructor- 2007
Field Training Officer- 2007
Emergency Vehicle Operations- 2012
Response to Active Shooter- 2012
Mid- Level Management - 2019
Carolina Command College [FBI] - 2020
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