Aaron Thompson Found Humor in Being a Cop; Now He’s A Stand-Up Comedian — Inland Valley News

By: Manny Otiko, IVN

Nationwide — Aaron Thompson can see the humor in everything. That is why he’s able to turn experiences from his previous career as a Los Angeles police officer into material for his standup routine.

According to Thompson, true comedians can find humor in any circumstance.

“I found humor in being a police officer. Everything can be funny. It’s how you deliver it,” he said.

Thompson was a police officer in the Los Angeles Police Department for about 13 years. During his time in law enforcement, he worked in the city of Watts in the Housing Division.

Thompson graduated from California State Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in English and theater. He was always interested in pursuing a career in entertainment but took the traditional route of finding a nine-to-five job.

Leaving the Department

He said he first thought about becoming a schoolteacher, but a friend suggested a career in law enforcement. He filled out the application for the opportunity to protect and serve and was surprised to learn the department accepted him.