Loughrige has over thirty years experience in law enforcement and special operations in the Phoenix area.  Loughrige began his career as a police officer for the City of Phoenix Police Department from 1963 – 1971.  He joined the United States Customs Service as a senior special agent from 1971 – 1998.  While in Customs, he was the Fraud/Trade Enforcement Team Coordinator, the lead case agent for drug smuggling investigations, and port coordinator of illegal shipments.  He also was a field training manager for customs investigators, firearms instructor, and part of the Anti Terrorism Task Force.  Loughrige holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University.