Open to NTCAR members. Brown bag lunch. There is a deli on the first floor of the building.
Mike Thompson
Chief Executive Officer, Bearden Investigative Agency
Michael Thompson is an investigator who joined Bearden Investigative Agency in 2017. Mr. Thompson graduated from John Moore’s University in Liverpool, England with a NVQ Level 4 in Policing Studies. He came to Bearden Investigative Agency with considerable experience as an Asset Protection Executive & Training Manager for multiple high profile retail department stores.
Mr. Thompson has expertise in the field of covert surveillance, retail theft & fraud investigations, brand protection and growth of business profitability by means of security process implementation.
His vast experience includes:
Recognized as leader in retail asset protection
Developed procedures and training programs to educate entry level investigators in various aspects of undercover retail theft investigations
Able to monitor trends through statistical review, observation and investigation
Effective in driving a reduction in theft and maximizing profitability
Partner with internal and external bodies to stay ahead of best practices and remain an industry role model in the realm of diversity and inclusion
Development and delivery of focused diversity and inclusion training with a focus on unconscious bias and prohibition of profiling
Development and delivery of brand protection training with a focus on conflict management and social media
Education
Graduated from John Moore’s University in Liverpool, England in 2006 with an NVQ Level 4 in Policing Studies
Skills and Certifications
NRA Shotgun Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
First Aid AED and CPR Certified
Certified Field Training Officer
Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation Certified
PEACE Cognitive Interviewing
Counter Terrorism
Surveillance
Taser X26
Method of Entry and Reconnaissance
Verbal de-escalations and conflict resolution training
“Making the Case” Certified trainer
Civic Involvement
Member of the National Diversity Council
Represented Great Britain in fencing
Captain of Merseyside Police Rugby Club
Member of the New York Cycling Club
American Diabetes Association (fundraiser)
Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust, RAFT (fundraiser)
Police Treatment Center (fundraiser)
ALS Therapy Development Institute (fundraiser)
Volunteer Editor for the United States Geological Survey – National Map