Detective Sergeant Jared Thompson joined the Department in 2007. He served in patrol at Central Division and Southeastern Division. He also gained investigative experience during his near-decade at Central Division. Jared was promoted to sergeant in 2017 and has since served in Patrol, EEO and Internal Affairs. He is currently assigned to the 290 Unit and the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force.
Jared was elected to the SDPOA in 2023 and has served on multiple committees.
Jared’s priorities are God, his family and people. He believes we are all imperfect people much in need of grace and second chances. Jared volunteers at his church and spends much of his personal time involved with his sons in youth sports.
