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Thomas Presley
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SOUTH PRECINCT
COMMANDER
Began Career
June 22, 1992
Career
Assignments:
Police Captain
– (April 5, 2010 to Present)
South Precinct Commander
Police
Lieutenant – (November 6, 2006 to April 4, 2010)
Shift Commander – 1st Shift South
Precinct (September 2008 to April 2010)
Shift Commander – 3rd Shift South Precinct (July 2007 to
September 2008)
Shift Commander – 3rd Shift North Precinct (November 2006 to July
2007)
Additional duties: Assistant Mobile Field Force Commander
Police
Sergeant – (October 13, 2003 to November 6, 2006)
Training Supervisor – Police Academy (June
2005 to November 2006)
Patrol Sergeant – 3rd Shift South Precinct (June 2004 to June
2005)
Patrol Sergeant – 3rd Shift North Precinct (October 2003 to June
2004)
Additional Duties:
Honor Guard and Mobile Field Force Supervisor
Training
Advisor – (May 17, 1999 to October 13, 2003)
Primary Instructor for:
Basic Police Cadet Development
Defensive Tactics
Traffic Stops and Communication with the Public
Cultural Diversity
Basic and Advanced Firearms
Active Shooter Response
Departmental Range Master
Additional Duties: Honor Guard and Mobile Field Force Member
Police
Investigator – (April 1, 1997 to May 17, 1999)
Organized Crime Unit / Vice and Narcotics
Primary duty – Investigation and Enforcement of drug related offenses
Secondary duty – Investigation and Enforcement of vice related crimes to
include prostitution, Alabama Beverage Control laws, gambling, and
pornography.
Police Officer
– (June 22, 1992 to April 1, 1997)
Fox Unit – Huntsville Housing Authority
Patrol (May 1994 to April 1997)
Uniform Patrol – 2nd Shift North Precinct (January 1994 to May
1994)
Uniform Patrol – 2nd Shift South Precinct (January 1993 to
January 1994)
Police Cadet and FTO Phase (June 1992 to January 1993)
Education
Graduate School –
University of Alabama in
Huntsville
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Specialization in Management
Undergraduate – Faulkner University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Undergraduate – Calhoun Community College
Associate Degree in Police Science
Huntsville
Police Academy, 35th Session
Numerous Instructional Certifications
Awards
Meritorious Service Medal
Supervisor of the Year (Administration Bureau 2005)
Officer of the Year (Administration Bureau 2002)
Good Conduct (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Outstanding Unit Citation (6x)
Physical Fitness Ribbon
Sons of American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Awards (5x)
Huntsville Police Department Distinguished Pistol Expert
Alabama Narcotics Officers’ Association (ANOA) Award of Excellence
Associations
Fraternal Order of Police T.L. Blackmore
Lodge #6 – Chaplain
Grace Lutheran Church Elder
Grace Lutheran School Soccer Coach
