ABOUT ME
Hello I'm Nathan
Growing up and Family
For those of you who graduated from Washington and Lee High School in the 1950s to 1970s you likely met and were taught History, English, or Library by my grandparents (mother’s side), Mr. Richard Shelton Hall and Mrs. Kay Hall. Some of my fondest memories as a child are visiting them here on the family farm that I now call home. My paternal grandparents had a summer house on Maddox Creek where I spent weekends fishing and crabbing.
My father, Mr. Earl Thompson worked for the Virginia Employment Commission after his service in the US Air Force. After retiring from VEC he worked for the Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Investigation. My mother Mrs. Betty Gray Hall Thompson worked for Fredericksburg public schools, and then Stafford County Social Services in child and adult protective services.
At 26 years old I met my best friend and wife, Mrs. Christina Rivera Thompson. After graduating from George Mason University and traveling the world in her younger years she agreed to settle down here with me and raise our family. She is currently working on her third degree, this one in Nursing from RCC and will be graduating this year.
We have two sons that love fishing, karate, baseball, and nintendo.
In our personal lives my family operates a small homestead type farm with horses, cows (meat and dairy), pigs, chickens, and honeybees. We also enjoy ATV riding, fishing, hunting.
I also do some woodworking and own/operate a portable sawmill and do some different types of carpentry/furniture making.
CAREER
I started my career with Stafford Sheriff’s Office in 2004 as a dispatcher and after a few months was given the opportunity to transfer to the patrol division to become a deputy. This life changing experience set me on a career path leading me to where I am today.
In 2009, I was presented with and accepted an opportunity to transfer to the Aquia Harbour Police Department as a Lieutenant. I accepted and spent the next twelve years learning and being taught community policing while being promoted to Major and then Chief of Police. After a little over three years as Chief of Police my contract was terminated without cause. In the interest of transparency I have attached a link to one of the articles below.
Ousted police chief wins support from incoming Aquia district supervisor
After a few months, I decided to continue my service with Colonial Beach Police Department in January of 2022. It has been an adventure getting to know the residents of the town that I remember from my youth staying with Grandma at her “Beach House”. From Hall’s supermarket to the boardwalk some things never change.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my career thus far and look forward to many more years. Being a public servant is not just a profession, it is a passion. I will be bringing that passion with me to this campaign, and God willing as your Sheriff 2023.
Law Enforcement Career
Over the years I have completed numerous leadership courses such as FBI Command College and several courses through Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
In 2010 I completed training to be a Law Enforcement Instructor and in 2011 took additional courses to become a firearms instructor. Over the past 12 years I have been an active instructor of Constitutional Law and Firearms for Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
I have been invited eight times to be the guest speaker at Academy graduation classes. I have guest lectured for courses at RCC in Warsaw. I was Employee of the Year 2019 and received 20+ Meritorious/ Commendations.
In my opinion the most prestigious award I have received has been the Lions of Virginia Humanitarian Award presented for service to the community above the call of duty.
Community Projects
Over the years I have created and presented numerous community programs:
Hidden in Plain Sight: This program was a partnership with the Rappahannock Area Community Service Board and AHPD Police Department and focused on educating parents on early warning signs, resources, and treatment of drug abuse focused on combating the opioid epidemic.
Learn more: Hidden in Plain Sight in Stafford, VA
Please Stop Me - Flashing Blue lights: This was designed and after a few years rebranded at the request of a community partner. Addressing new drivers, usually teenagers, parents would request a mock traffic stop to familiarize their teen with normal police interactions. During this a dialogue would allow for an exchange of perspective from Police to Driver. This program was adopted by agencies in Michigan to Florida and still is used today.
Post 2020 and the events following George Floyd I partnered my local NAACP to rebrand and custom fit this program. Being a member of the Association, I met with leadership and went over outlines and we eventually put on the program. In this time of turmoil across the nation, I was proud we were able to provide this to the community there as a unified voice supporting one another.
Cops and Bobbers: A family friendly program set on the “Free” fishing days is an annual youth fishing tournament with prizes to youths of different age ranges. This partnership with the Department of WIldlife Resources educated and promoted the beautiful Virginia outdoors and provided positive Law Enforcement contact with the community.
