Michael C. Thompson is an United States Soldier with the Army National Guard and State Trooper from Oklahoma. Thompson is currently serving as the Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security under Oklahoma Governor, Mary Fallin. As Secretary, Thompson is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet and is responsible for directing all state public safety and corrections agencies. Concurrent to his service as Cabinet Secretary, Thompson serves as the Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. In this capacity, Thompson commands the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.