Arnold Murphy
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Adept at crisis intervention and fostering community trust, I excelled as a Police Officer with the NYPD, significantly reducing criminal activity in my patrol areas through proactive policing and effective relationship management. Skilled in critical thinking and public safety, my contributions led to successful prosecutions and enhanced public safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2004 - 07.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY01.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.1994
Skills
Report Writing
Integrity and Honesty
Conflict de-escalation
Relationship building and management
Crisis intervention and deescalation
Self-defense techniques
Police reports
Cultural Awareness
Critical Thinking
Public Service
First Aid
Public Safety
Additional Information
Worked as the commands Counterterrorism Officer in which I received numerous training that helped enhance my skills as a Police Officer.
Timeline
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2004 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
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