Thomas joined the office as a Senior Investigator in August 2024.  Before joining the Ombudsman’s office, Thomas worked for the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) for almost eight years serving as a Specialist, Program Specialist, and Unit Supervisor.  During his time at DCS, Thomas completed Specialist Core, Supervisor Core, and SAFE AZ training. Additionally, Thomas received training from John E. Reid and Associates in Emerging Trends in Child Sexual Abuse Investigations, Child Abuse Injury Reconstruction Techniques, and the Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing.  He also completed Advanced Forensic Interview Training from Prevent Child Abuse Arizona.  Thomas has a bachelor’s degree in Global Security and Intelligence Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a focus in Security Operations Management.