Cole Thompson
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
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]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Fired Sanger Police Officer Indicted on Oppression, Assault Charges, NBC DFW, 2023-04-07
- ↑ Cole Thompson L, Police Officer, City of Sanger, govSalaries
- ↑ Former North Texas police officer indicted on assault, official oppression, WFAA, 2023-04-07
- ↑ Abby Church, Sanger police officer indicted, accused of using excessive force in October traffic stop, Fort Worth Star Telegram, 2023-04-07
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