Dave Thomas - Veteran Intimate Partner Violence Expert

Dave Thomas is focused on projects pertaining to the National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative on Violence Against Women—which is funded by the United States Office on Violence Against Women.   During his law enforcement career with Maryland’s Montgomery County Police Department, Dave taught at the Police Training Academy, served on the S.W.A.T. team, was a Hostage Negotiator, and a member of the Domestic Violence Unit. In addition to helping create the Domestic Violence Unit, he was responsible for the department’s curriculum development in domestic violence training, as well as the policy development on domestic violence related issues.  Dave continues to challenge himself in his quest to achieve excellence in the domestic violence field and considers addressing violence against women his calling in life. NOTE:    If you want to share your story of abuse on the    WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: [email protected] Thank you for listening to us,     Bill Mitchell     WhenDatingHurts.com BlendJet     • Use my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12 to SAVE 12%  at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Cure Hydration     Try Cure today and feel the difference for yourself!     • Use my link: https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1  for 20% OFF your order, coupon activated at check out! Nom Nom     Try Nom Nom today, go to trynom.com/whendatinghurts and get 50% OFF your first order plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices