Staff Sgt. Thom has been involved in law enforcement since 1994, starting as a reserve for the Twin Falls County Sheriff. In January 1996 he became a full time deputy. He has spent much of his career in drug education and community service speaking to over 8000 students and 10,000 adults in his time with the Sheriff’s Office. He spent three years teaching Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) in seven local school districts. He has extensive specialized training in education of children and… Show more Staff Sgt. Thom has been involved in law enforcement since 1994, starting as a reserve for the Twin Falls County Sheriff. In January 1996 he became a full time deputy. He has spent much of his career in drug education and community service speaking to over 8000 students and 10,000 adults in his time with the Sheriff’s Office. He spent three years teaching Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) in seven local school districts. He has extensive specialized training in education of children and adults on drug use and abuse. He is presently a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor for the state of Idaho, performing over 130 evaluations for suspects under the influence of legal and illegal drugs. In his present position, is patrol Staff sergeant and community educator for drug trends in southern Idaho, working with businesses to help employers maintain a drug free work place. Show less