Steve Thompson
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; Coordinator - Criminal Justice Program, Dept. of Social Sciences
Department: Social Sciences | Office Location: Kaufman 107D | Email Address: wthompson1@mcneese.edu | Office Phone: 337-562-4051
Dr. Steve Thompson started his public service career in 1996 with the US Army. He served a one year deployment in Bosnia on a peace keeping mission with the United Nations. He left military service to begin a career with the Louisiana state police where he served in numerous roles, including patrol, plain clothes, SWAT, and undercover assignments. Steve left the LSP after achieving his PhD and became a professor at McNeese. Steve is a police academy instructor, member of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office aviation unit, and a member of the Parapokes skydiving team. He is passionate about fighting human trafficking and protecting the weak.
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Crime and Jurisdiction
- Legal Aspects in Criminal Justice Administration
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Leadership Theory
- Organized Case Studies
- Contemporary Issues and Trends in Terrorism
- Policy Analysis and Criminal Justice Administration