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Lawrence Murphy

Athens,WV

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in investigative reporting and judicial process navigation. Demonstrated success in leading teams, analyzing complex cases, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies to achieve strategic objectives. Experienced with investigative techniques and practices with high profile cases to include political office and judicial ethics review.

Overview

1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dayshift Commander

Mercer County Sheriffs Office
Princeton, WV
11.2001 - Current

Manage daily departmental operations and assign tasks to subordinates and team members. Supervise subordinate sergeants, corporals, deputies and support personnel assigned to the Sheriffs Office. Lead shift meetings to review and assess incidents from prior shifts and plan the daily schedule of duties and responsibilities then pass along the information to incoming administration. Check personnel appearance, vehicles, weapons, and gear for operational readiness. Check and approve incident reports, arrest documentation, and shift activity summaries. Communicate with higher administrative management, Courts, and outside agencies whether public or governmental. Analyze public complaints. Review complaints of law enforcement regarding allegations of judicial misconduct and/or ethics violations. Conduct in person interviews and interrogations. Examine records to include medical, psychological, financial, educational, criminal history and court records. Write detailed investigative reports and review law enforcement reports for judicial review. Attend and testify in court proceedings including Federal, State, and local municipalities. Communicate with judges, attorneys, and other legal stakeholders regarding the process or findings of an assigned case. Follow and assert guidelines of the judicial process pending the investigation at hand.

Violent Offender Task Force Officer

United States Marshals Service
Bluefield, West Virginia
01.2010 - 2018
  • Assisted in apprehending fugitives through intelligence gathering and surveillance techniques.
  • Executed undercover surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspect activities.
  • Participated in joint operations with other law enforcement agencies to target high-level criminals.
  • Provided tactical support during raids at suspected locations of criminal activity.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate action from the task force team.
  • Interviewed witnesses, victims, informants, and suspects to obtain information relevant to cases being investigated.
  • Conducted background checks using federal databases and investigative tools.
  • Compiled detailed reports on fugitive activities and operational updates to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting the progress of investigations and arrests made by the task force team.
  • Collaborated with prosecutors to prepare legal documents necessary for court proceedings.
  • Reviewed search warrants prior to execution as part of a task force operation.
  • Adhered strictly to policies regarding confidential information related to ongoing investigations.
  • Participated in tactical procedure and safety protocol training sessions to improve readiness.
  • Supervised junior officers during field assignments related to investigations.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to improve operational effectiveness.

Education

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
08-1997

Some College (No Degree) - 17hs toward Master Degree Criminal Justice

Marshal University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Investigative analysis
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Investigative reporting
  • Operational strategy
  • Operational leadership
  • Crisis management
  • Decision-making
  • Risk assessment
  • Team leadership
  • Agency collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Medical response
  • Incident command
  • Ethical judgment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professionalism
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • WV Law Enforcement Training - 2002
  • Mercer County Sheriffs Office, 2002 - present.
  • United States Marshals Service, 2010 - 2017
  • MCSO Detective Bureau, 2005 - 2016
  • Lead County Investigator, 2011 - 2016
  • Crisis Intervention Trainer, 2020 - 2026
  • Firearms Instructor/armorer, 2013 - present
  • Interview and Interrogations, 2012
  • Ethics and judicial practices, 2015

Timeline

Violent Offender Task Force Officer

United States Marshals Service
01.2010 - 2018

Dayshift Commander

Mercer County Sheriffs Office
11.2001 - Current

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Bluefield State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Bluefield State University

Some College (No Degree) - 17hs toward Master Degree Criminal Justice

Marshal University
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