Soffie Thigpen would probably be the last person to think much of her recent promotion to Captain, just another day at work and another part of the job she has been doing for 25 years. Nevertheless, Soffie is the first female to make the rank of Captain in the Georgia State Patrol. She is the liason between GEMA, Homeland Security and the GSP.
Soffie began her career with the GSP in 1983 in Donaldsonville, Georgia. Just like every other Trooper, she began with training, and then more training. And then you get the car, the fast car! Once a Trooper, always a Trooper. Soffie stills takes a turn at the wheel when the GSP is out in force on holidays and special events.
I wanted to ask Soffie about this nice trooper I met the other week that gave me this little yellow slip of paper. I am sure it was a mistake, but if forgot to mention it.
According to Soffie, the GSP is in the process of building up the force and now may be a good time to sign up if you’re looking for a career opportunity with great benefits, including retirement.
I can only say that I have had the pleasure of meeting several Troopers “on the road,” I have always found them to be courteous and professional. Of course, I also try to be courteous and professional with them, as well. I never try to make up an excuse for my speeding and never act like they ought to know better than to stop me.
Remember, the next time you get stopped, they are just doing their job.
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