Kelley Gallagher
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly qualified law enforcement officer professional with approximately nine years experience. For the past three years, I have specialized in criminal investigations with a focus on investigative grand juries into criminal organizations/gangs. These gangs were investigated for their involvement in homicides, non-fatal shootings, robberies and illegal gun possession.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective / Gun Violence Task Force
City of Philadelphia
01.2019 - Current
- Conducts Grand Jury Investigations on South Philadelphia criminal organizations/gangs
- Coordinates with other Law Enforcement Agencies in reference to homicides, shootings, and illegal gun transfers.
- Conducts social media investigations for VUFA on high prolific offenders within the City of Philadelphia
- Administers homicide/shooting investigations, illegal firearm and robbery cases.
- Debrief patrol officers in reference to suspects involved in criminal activity in their assigned patrol area
- Appear in court to as a witness and present evidence
- Interview victims and witnesses of non-fatal shootings
- Interrogate suspect in reference to the crimes they are arrested for / suspects in
- Proffer arrestees in reference to co-defendants, other crimes they are involved in, and crimes their associates are involved in
Patrol Officer
City of Philadelphia
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Patrolled the neighborhoods of Strawberry Mansion and Temple University continuously to deter crime, detect problems and respond quickly to medical emergencies and criminal incidents.
- Provided public safety by maintaining order, protected people and property and enforced motor vehicle and criminal laws.
- Engaged in community policing and problem resolutions within the confines of the area patrolled.
Legal Intern
Montgomery, Honorable Christopher J. Cerski
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Attended youth court and juvenile justice meetings which helped me gain knowledge about successful rehabilitation practices
- Created a document to help direct youths to expunge their criminal offenses
- Listened in on all criminal and civil hearings
Education
Master of Arts - Administration of Justice
Wilmington University
Wilmington, De08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Arcadia University
Barcelona, Spain07.2012
Skills
- Pennsylvania Act 120 Cert
- August 2018 22nd Police District Officer of the Month
- 2018/2019 FOP Award
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Hostage Negotiation Training
- Active Shooter Training
- Social Media Training/Investigations
- Warrant Entry Training
Accomplishments
Initiated a Grand Jury Investigation between two criminal gangs that resulted in (12) arrests of gang members responsible for shooting (31) victims in February 2025.
Timeline
Detective / Gun Violence Task Force
City of Philadelphia
01.2019 - Current
Patrol Officer
City of Philadelphia
10.2015 - 12.2018
Legal Intern
Montgomery, Honorable Christopher J. Cerski
06.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Pre-Law
Arcadia University
Master of Arts - Administration of Justice
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Arcadia University
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