Summary of Interview
Interview conducted by James C. Wright with assistance from Michael Van Wagenen at the 2019 POAG Convention, Marriot Riverfront hotel in Savannah. Harold began his law enforcement career at the Atlanta Police Department in 1957 and transferred to the new Fulton County Police Department at its inception in 1975. He retired in 1995 after 38 years of service. In this interview, Harold discusses the many changes he has seen in law enforcement including racial relations, crime evolution, and police operations.
Location of Interview
Savannah, GA
Date of Interview
8-19-2019
Length of Interview
58 minutes
Length of Transcript
5 pages
Publisher
Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections
Disciplines
Law Enforcement and Corrections
Recommended Citation
Wright, James C. and Van Wagenen, Michael, "Interview with Harold Thomas" (2019). Peace Officers Association of Georgia Oral Histories. 75.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/poag-oral-histories/75
Language
English
Document Type
Transcript with Video
Source
Peace Officers Association of Georgia
