Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, December 2014
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Administration and Leadership Studies
Dissertation title: The Influence of Homeland Security on Policing.
Master of Public Administration, August 1987
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Thesis title: The Role of Administration in Police Service Agencies.
Bachelor of Science, May 1986
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Sociology
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Associate Teaching Professor, 2020 - present
Assistant Teaching Professor, 2017 - 2020
Lecturer, 2014 - 2017
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Graduate courses: Geographic Foundations of Geospatial Intelligence
Advanced Analytical Methods in Geospatial Intelligence
Geospatial Intelligence Capstone Experience
Intelligence Analysis, Cultural Geography, and Homeland Security
College of Information Sciences and Technology
Undergraduate courses: Risk Analysis in a Security Context
Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis
Independent Contract Faculty, 2010-2014
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, John A. Dutton e-Education Institute
Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, Pennsylvania
Adjunct Instructor, Fall 2004 – 2010
Undergraduate Courses: Criminal Intelligence Analyst I
Criminal Intelligence Analyst II
Advanced Intelligence Analysis
Homeland Security Advisory Board
Aided in creating the Analysis Certificate and Homeland Security Programs.
Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training
Qualified Course Instructor
Assisted in developing a 40-hour entry-level analytical course for law enforcement intelligence
analysts currently taught around the country.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Assistant Director for Geospatial Intelligence Programs, September 2014 - Present
Teach online courses, advise students enrolled in programs, conduct research in the field.
Academic Steering Committee, Geospatial Intelligence option director for the Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Graduate Faculty, Geographic Information Systems, Homeland Security
Fixed Term and Research Faculty Advisory Committee, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Secretary
Pennsylvania State Police, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Intelligence Analyst Supervisor, November 2003 - July 2014
Selected, trained, and supervised analysts in the Criminal Intelligence Center. Reviewed analytical
work products and provided guidance on work assignments.
Intelligence Analyst, November 1996 – November 2003
Analyzed information pertaining to organized crime activity and criminal groups. Prepared products
in support of field operations and executive commanders.
Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Welfare Fraud Investigator Supervisor, July 1996 - November 1996
Supervised activities of investigators, and acted as liaison between Division of Special Investigation and
the Department of Public Welfare Assistance Offices.
Welfare Fraud Investigator, July 1994 - July 1996
Prevented, deterred, and investigated violations of federal and state welfare laws and regulations governing
fraud and abuse of welfare programs.
Pennsylvania Crime Commission, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Intelligence Analyst III, December 1989 - June 1994
First-level supervisory work involving writing tactical and strategic reports, assessments of organized crime groups,
and publication of public reports.
Intelligence Analyst II, June 1988 - December 1989
Analyzed confidential intelligence on organized criminal activities, formulated hypotheses, and prepared strategic and
tactical assessments and other reports.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, Board Member
Society of Certified Criminal Analysts, Lifetime Certified Criminal Analyst
International Association for Intelligence Education
International Association of Crime Analysts
U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
ARTICLES/PUBLICATIONS
Steiner, D., Bacastow, T. M., Bacastow, T. S., Handwerk, S., Thomas, G., and Rocco, S. 2020, “The State and Future of AI-Enabled GEOINT.” State and Future of GEOINT, USGIF.
Bacastow, T., Steiner, D., Handwerk, S., and Thomas, G., 2020, “GEOINT in NATO.” State and Future of GEOINT, USGIF, pp. 7-10.
Bacastow, T., Steiner, D., Handwerk, S., Bellafiore, D., and Thomas, G., 2019, “Knowing your opponent and knowing yourself.” State and Future of GEOINT, USGIF, pp. 18-21.
Thomas, Gregory, Salada, Kerri, and Randby, Linda. “Intelligence-led policing and privacy issues.” In Peterson, M. (Ed.), Carter, P. (Ed.), Johnstone, J. (Ed.). (2018). Applications in Intelligence-Led Policing: Where Theory Meets Reality. Richmond: IALEIA.
Strater, Laura D., Coster, Susan P., Bellafiore, Dennis, Handwerk, Stephen P., Thomas, Gregory and Bacastow, Todd S. “The human factors of geospatial intelligence.” In White, R. (Ed.), Coltekin, A. (Ed.), Hoffman, R. (Ed.). (2018). Remote Sensing and Cognition. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Strater, L.D., Coster, S.P., Bellafiore, D., Handwerk, S.P., Thomas, G., Bacastow, T.S., and Steiner, D. “The human factors ‘why’ of geospatial intelligence.” In The state and future of GEOINT, USGIF, 2018.
Bacastow, T. S., Bellafiore, D., Coster, S., Handwerk, S., Spuria, S., and Thomas, G. “From layers to objects: Evolving the GEOINT analytic tradecraft.” In The state and future of GEOINT, USGIF, 2017.
Bacastow, Todd S. and Thomas, Gregory A. Thomas. “Geospatial Intelligence and the Geospatial Revolution.” In Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on Homeland and Civil Security, Alexander Siedschlag, Ed. New York: Peter Lang. 2015.
Baker, Thomas and Thomas, Gregory. “Intelligence-Led Policing: Identifying and Eliminating the Barriers.” IALEIA Journal, Volume 19, No. 1, September 2010.
Baker, Thomas and Thomas, Gregory. “Criminal Analysis: A Synergistic and Consolidated Curriculum Model.” IALEIA Journal, Volume 18, No. 1, April 2008.
Thomas, Gregory. “Automated Intelligence Systems: Guiding Law Enforcement in the 21st Century.” IALEIA Journal, Volume 15, No. 1, Spring 2002.
Thomas, Gregory. “Intelligence and Anti-Terrorism.” Intelligence 2000: Revising the Basic Elements, Marilyn B. Peterson, Ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: LEIU/IALEIA. 2000.
Thomas, Gregory. “Street Tax: A Lucrative Enterprise Worth Killing to Control.” IALEIA Journal, Volume 8, No. 2. February 1994.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Thomas, Gregory (presenter); Jimenez, David. COVID 19: A t(h)eamed approach. USGIF GEOINTegration Summit Webinar. September 2020.
Thomas, Gregory (presenter); Bacastow, Todd; Steiner, Daniel. Geospatial Intelligence to Identify Supply Chain Threats. USGIF GEOConnect Series Training Webinar. May 2020.
Thomas, Gregory (presenter); Creagh, David; Lichay, Kathy. Professional Development of the Intelligence Analyst. IALEIA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. May 2019.
Thomas, Gregory A. (invited panel member); Dickneite, Kylie; Jackson, Peter. Intelligence Analyst Training: State & Local (U.S.) Perspectives. IAFIE Conference, Sydney, Australia. July 2018.
Thomas, Gregory (presenter). Law Enforcement’s Contributions in Geospatial Intelligence Analysis. IALEIA Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. May 2017.
Thomas, Gregory (presenter). Applying the Concepts of Geospatial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Policing. USGIF Symposium, Orlando, FL. May 2016.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Co-Principal Investigator, Cooperative Research and Development Agreement HM1583-CR-FY16-001 between the Pennsylvania State University and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. “Accelerating the learning of the geospatial intelligence analyst.”
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE
J. Bernard Schmidt Scholarship Recipient, Dixon University Center, Fall 2009
Recognition of Outstanding Service for assignment to the National Governors’ Association Conference, July 2008, Pennsylvania State Police
Significant Operation Service Award, 9/8/2006, Pennsylvania State Police
Letter of Commendation for establishment of the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center, 4/15/2005, Pennsylvania State Police
Recognition of Outstanding Service for assignment to the Republican National Convention, 8/9/2000, Pennsylvania State Police
Commendation of Service for contributions to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in public assistance programs, 11/22/1996, Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General
Dedication of Service to the Pennsylvania Crime Commission, 6/17/1994, Pennsylvania State Police
Letter of Commendation for preparation of Organized Crime Public Report, 4/9/1992, Pennsylvania Crime Commission