"Lieutenant Thomson is a 30 year veteran of the Georgetown Police Department. He is the Executive Officer in charge of the Uniform Field Operation Division and our Court Liaison. He is an outstanding police officer and brings a world of experience to his position. Since I was sworn in as Chief I have depended on him for his counsel and advise and he has not let me down. He treats everyone he meets with courtesy and respect. He is also a great family man. The Georgetown Police Department is lucky to have someone of his caliber in a
leadership position."
Cheif Mulligan
Name: David Thomson
Position: Lieutenant
Hometown: Georgetown, MA.
In several sentences explain why you decided to get involved with public safety.
I always liked the idea of serving in Law Enforcement, I enjoy helping the public and assisting those that are in need of help. Everyday life can be difficult, assisting someone gives me great pleasure.
Who inspired you and how?
My father, he was a no nonsense type of person who made sure his children did right, It wasn't easy for him, he had to do it alone, my mother passed away when I was 9.
What are the greatest challenges in your field?
Liability, even if you do everything by the book you still have to worry about getting sued.
What advice can you offer for someone who wants to go into public safety?
It's a great occupation, I've been in it for 30 years and never looked back.
What's something about your line of work that most people don't know?
The people I work with show a lot of compassion and understanding towards the public. I know lots of times the media might portray police as unemotional and not caring, this isn't the case.
What is a memorable moment in your career and why?
I've had this occupation for 30 years, it would be unfair for me to pick one memorable moment, there are many, each day is different, thats part of the excitement of this occupation.
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