Tom Gabriel was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army.  While in the military, he served in Germany and Viet Nam.  He holds a Bachelor Degree in Police Science.  Tom retired with 20 years of service from the Phoenix Police Department after serving 16 years as a Detective.  He also served as a Special Agent with the Arizona Department of Gaming and retired after nine years of service.  Tom joined the NLPOA when it was known as BoMAPO and has served as a Board member of both BoMAPO and NLPOA.