Centre Police Department Welcomes New Officer Brandon Thompson
Centre — The Centre Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks with the recent hiring of Brandon Thompson, a veteran law enforcement officer and retired member of the U.S. Army.
Thompson joins the department after previously serving with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. He brings with him approximately 20 years of law enforcement experience along with a wide range of specialized training.
In addition to his law enforcement career, Thompson is a retired Army veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Throughout his career, Thompson has completed extensive advanced training, including certification as an FBI firearms instructor and as an integrated non-lethal weapons instructor. He has also served on a Special Reaction Team, where he was part of the entry team and worked as a sniper.
His specialized certifications include Urban and Explosives Breacher, Military Police Investigator, and FLETC Active Shooter Instructor. Thompson is also certified as a physical security and anti-terrorism officer.
Thompson has received additional training in crisis intervention for assisting individuals experiencing mental health crises, as well as domestic violence intervention.
Officials say Thompson’s experience and training will be a valuable asset to the Centre Police Department as he begins his new role serving the community.
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