Senior Police Officer Gail Denise Thomas, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Senior Police Officer Gail Denise Thomas

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Gail Denise Thomas

Senior Police Officer Gail Thomas was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting other officers with a traffic incident on the exit ramp from southbound I-75 to northbound I-85.

She had just exited her vehicle when she was struck. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, DUI, and reckless driving. He was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Officer Thomas had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 15 years. She is survived by one child.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 16 years

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On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Senior Police Officer Gail Thomas of Atlanta Georgia was struck and killed by a drunk driver. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, DUI, and reckless driving. He was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Officer Thomas had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 15 years. She is survived by one child.

The world is a better place for your having been here Officer Thomas. God bless you and your family and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Department

January 25, 2018