Background
Thompson, James W. was born on February 7, 1948 in Sidney, Ohio, United States. Son of James and Margret Louise (Mote) Thompson.
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James W. Thompson
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Associate of Applied Science, Lima (Ohio) Technology College, 1978; student, Wittenberg U., Springfield, Ohio, 1973; graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1981.
Career
Deputy sheriff, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Sidney, Ohio., 1972-1975; chief deputy, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, 1976-1983; chief of police, Botkins (Ohio) Police Department, 1975-1976; chief criminal investigations, Ohio Department Agriculture, Columbus, 1983-1988; chief investigations, Ohio Veterinary Medical Board, Columbus, since 1988. Disaster services coordinator Ohio Department Agriculture, 1983-1988.
Achievements
Membership
Charter member, vice president Ohio Council on Welfare Fraud, Columbus, 1988-1989. President Botkins Village Council, 1989, 94, 95. Councilman, 1986-1990, 92-96.
President Botkins Public Library., 1989-1993. Member Shelby County Regional Planning Commission, 1988-1993. Treasurer board directors Shelby County Red Cross.
With United States Navy, 1968-1972. Member American Society Industrial Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation Association, Masons.
Interests
Connections
Married Virginia Ann Wilcoxen, June11, 1976. 1 child, James W.
Awards
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Recipient Combat Action ribbon United States Navy, 1969, Legion of Valor award, Buckeye State Sheriff's Association, 1977. Distinguished Public Svc. Honorary, American Police Officers Hall of Fame, 1980.Recipient Combat Action ribbon United States Navy, 1969, Legion of Valor award, Buckeye State Sheriff's Association, 1977. Distinguished Public Svc. Honorary, American Police Officers Hall of Fame, 1980.