The Department of Criminal Justice is pleased to award the first annual Criminal Justice Distinguished Alumni Awards to two individuals, Wayne S. Thompson, Jr. and Glen Denning DeVanie.
Wayne S. Thompson, Jr. graduated from Northwestern State University in 2003 with honors. He is currently employed by the Louisiana State Police and has been most valuable in removing impaired drivers from Louisiana Roads. Wayne has led Troop D in DWI arrests every year since graduating from the Louisiana State Police Academy and was second in state in fiscal 2005 with 101 DWI arrests. Wayne has earned numerous certifications in law enforcement. Two of the most difficult and demanding certifications obtained by him are IACP Certified Drug Recognition Expert and Accident Reconstructionist. During his short time with the Louisiana State Police, he has received 5 awards/recognitions. Wayne Thompson was also, a member of the U.S. Army, graduated from the Military Police School and served a tour of duty in Bosnia. He received 19 awards for his military service.
Glen Denning DeVanie was a criminal justice major and an Alexandria deputy marshal at the time of his death in the spring of 2003. Law enforcement had always been Glen's goal in life beginning with his involvement in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program at a very young age. Alexandria City Marshal James Byrd recognized the talent and love for the profession that Glen possessed right after Glen graduated from high school and quickly hired Glen as a Deputy City Marshal at the age of eighteen. He was known in the community as an established, well-respected businessman, and as a loving husband and father. While acting in the line of duty rushing to the aid of a fellow police officer, Glen lost his life, swerving to avoid a collision with another vehicle, and losing control of his own vehicle. Northwestern State University awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice in May 2003, posthumously to Glen, with his wife receiving the diploma on Glen's behalf. In 2003, the Glen Denning DeVanie Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Glen, and is awarded to students who are working toward their Criminal Justice Degree to encourage them to take their learning experience along with Glen's legacy into the future.
The Department of Criminal Justice believes that Trooper Wayne Thompson and Glen Denning DeVanie have been credits to their professions, credits to Northwestern State University, and truly deserving of the Criminal Justice Distinguished Alumni Awards for the year 2006.
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