TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Maj. Michael Thomas will be the new deputy director of the Florida Highway Patrol beginning Friday, FHP Director Col. Gene Spaulding announced.
As troop commander of Troop C in the Tampa area, Thomas acquired plenty of experience and a working knowledge of FHP operations in the field, the department said.
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"During his 28-year career with the patrol, Lt. Colonel Thomas has demonstrated outstanding qualities and has proven to be an effective leader," Spaulding said. "Lt. Colonel Thomas will help lead the patrol into the future, carry on its proud traditions and help secure the agency's vision of 'A Safer Florida.'"
FHP said Thomas graduated from the 79th FHP Basic Recruit Class on May 5, 1987. During his tenure at FHP, he has served in six of the 10 patrol troops, starting in Troop L, Davie.
Thomas holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Barry University and is scheduled to receive his master's degree from the Naval Post Graduate School this December, according to FHP.
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