Return

Welcome to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Here we will introduce you to different departments within the sheriff's office as well as the employees. There are many departments with many tasks that make the sheriff's office run smoothly. Profiles in BLUE will give you an inside look at these departments and employees and their many daily task. This page will be updated monthly.
 
April 2008 Profile
Dennis Thornton
 
Name: Dennis Thornton
Position:  Detecitve
Division: Homicide
Years of Service: 29 yrs.
 

Captain Dennis Thornton has been with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office since 1978. He has dedicated twenty years to the Homicide Division where he assumed the position of Commander in 2007. He was most recently awarded the "2007 Crimestoppers Law Enforcement Award" for performance and support of the Crimestoppers program. The Homicide Division responds to homicides, suicides and other incidents involving death investigations. As the Commander, Captain Thornton supervises two sergeants and four detectives and provides logistics and case management functions for the division. Other duties include, conducting and assisting in investigations, participate in all aspects of follow up, and prepare murder cases for prosecution and maintain statistical data for the division.

"I have witnessed many rewarding moments during my tenure at JPSO, and I am very proud to be a part of this organization," said Thornton.
 
For past profiles click here.
 Home