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Ferguson Chief of Police Tom Jackson

The City of Ferguson has hired Tom Jackson as its new Police Chief.  Jackson will begin his employment with the City on March 8.  He replaces Tom Moonier, who retired.

Jackson received an Associate Degree in Applied Life Science from Saint Louis Community College (1983).  He then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management from Tarkio College (1986), a certificate in C.J. Education from University of Virginia (2005) and is also a graduate of the 221^st Session of the FBI National Academy (2005).

Jackson was a member of the St. Louis Police Department for over 30 years, most recently serving as the Commander of the St. Louis County Drug Task Force.  Other experiences include SWAT team supervisor, airplane and helicopter instructor pilot, undercover detective and hostage negotiator.

Jackson has assisted with the writing of several pieces of legislation as well as testifying before the House and Senate regarding these pieces.  He has received numerous awards, including a Medal of Valor, St. Louis Police Department Meritorious Service Citation, and White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recognition for Outstanding Task Force Commander (2003) and Distinguished Service Award (2007).

As a long time resident of North County, Jackson served as a commissioner with the Municipal Parks Grant Commission from 2002-2009.  He also served as the St. Louis Chapter legislative vice-president and State Leader of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for several years.  He and his wife Patricia reside in Hazelwood.  They have three children.

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