Thomas Cotton

Thomas Cotton has extensive experience in law enforcement and narcotics interdiction, currently serving as a Deputized Narcotics Task Force Officer at the United States Postal Inspection Service since September 2010, focusing on narcotics interdiction at Tampa International Airport and various postal facilities in the Tampa Bay Region. Additionally, Cotton has held the position of Senior Police Detective Narcotics with the Tampa Police Department since November 1990, where responsibilities include instructing K9 teams and specializing in interdiction investigations. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Corrections Officer with the New Jersey Department of Correction from July 1985 to February 1990, overseeing custody operations and high-risk transport. Cotton's educational background includes studies at St. Leo University and Hillsborough Community College.