Florida Highway Patrol Director Colonel Gene Spaulding has announced Chief Troy Thompson has been named as Deputy Director of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Thompson is a 24-year law enforcement veteran who has most recently served as the Chief of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement with the FHP.
“Lieutenant Colonel Thompson is a forward-thinking leader who is dedicated to accomplishing the mission of the Patrol,” said Colonel Spaulding. “Lt. Colonel Thompson will help secure the agency’s vision of A Safer Florida and carry on its proud traditions.”
Thompson began his career with the Florida Department of Transportation’s Office of Motor Carrier Compliance, promoted to the rank of captain. Since July 2011, Thompson has been with the Florida Highway Patrol and in September of 2013, was appointed to serve as the commander of FHP’s Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.
Thompson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and is also a graduate of the 2008 Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy.
