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Thomas Presley
 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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