Cole Thompson

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Service Record

Sanger Texas Police Department

Rank Officer, Sergeant (March 2022)[1]
Dates of Service Approximately 2020 - December 9, 2022[1]
Salary $57,985 (2021)[2]
Last Known Status Terminated[1]

Commendations

2020 Officer of the Year

Thompson was named the department's 2020 Officer of the Year.[1]

Incident Reports

2022 Assault

Cole Thompson booking photo
Cole Thompson

On October 23, 2022, Thompson stopped a driver who was part of a "vehicle disturbance" in another town. The driver complied with orders to exit the vehicle, but "physical force and a Taser were used" while handcuffing him.[1] Thompson hit the driver several times around the face and head with a closed fist.[3]

The incident was captured on body-worn and in-vehicle cameras.[1]

Response Timeline

The department ruled that Thompson had used excessive force during the arrest and that the use of force report filed by Thompson was not consistent with available video.[1]

On November 7, 2022, Thompson was placed on paid administrative leave.[4]

On December 9, 2022, Thompson was fired.[1]

On March 30, 2023, a grand jury indicted Thompson on charges of official oppression and assault.[1]

On April 5, 2023, Thompson was arrested.[1]

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