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Activities
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Horse back riding
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Marsha Phillips

Celeste,Texas

Summary

As a pioneering leader in criminal justice and the first female chief of the Farmersville Police Department, I am committed to breaking barriers and serving as a role model for women in law enforcement. I aim to enhance my leadership skills further and contribute to the criminal justice field by pursuing a Master of Applied Criminology at Texas A&M University.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief of Farmersville Police Department

Farmersville Police Department
10.2023 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Administrative Lieutenant

Farmersville Police Department
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Evaluated officer performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement or further training needs.
  • Upheld the highest standards of professionalism within the department by modeling exemplary behavior, promoting accountability among officers, and addressing any instances of misconduct or deviation from established expectations.
  • Developed strategic plans for the department''s future growth, aligning goals with organizational objectives and available resources.
  • Reduced response times for emergency calls by coordinating communication between officers and dispatch personnel.

Sergeant of Investigations

Farmersville Police Department
03.2012 - 11.2017
  • Presented case updates at interagency meetings to ensure transparency between departments regarding ongoing investigations progressions.
  • Participated in joint task forces targeting specific criminal organizations, contributing to successful arrests and convictions of dangerous offenders.
  • Trained junior investigators in advanced interrogation techniques, increasing their effectiveness in acquiring valuable information from suspects.
  • Enhanced investigative processes by implementing new strategies and techniques for evidence collection.

Sergeant of Investigations

Hunt County Sheriff's Office
10.2005 - 03.2012
  • Presented case updates at interagency meetings to ensure transparency between departments regarding ongoing investigations progressions.
  • Participated in joint task forces targeting specific criminal organizations, contributing to successful arrests and convictions of dangerous offenders.
  • Trained junior investigators in advanced interrogation techniques, increasing their effectiveness in acquiring valuable information from suspects.
  • Enhanced investigative processes by implementing new strategies and techniques for evidence collection.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions by coordinating resources and communication among all involved parties.
  • Streamlined departmental procedures by creating a comprehensive operations manual for the investigations unit.
  • Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses, suspects, and victims for accurate information gathering.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base on industry best practices by attending conferences and training seminars, incorporating new information into daily operations.
  • Established performance metrics for the investigations unit, tracking progress towards goals and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure overall success in case resolutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science- Criminal Justice -

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas, Texas
05.2024

New Chief’s Course -

Sam Houston University-Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute Management
Huntsville, Texas
03.2024

Associate of Science -

Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas
08.2022

School of Executive Leadership -

Institute for Law Enforcement Administration
Plano, Texas
04.2019

Skills

  • List programming languages or skills
  • Portuguese (advanced), French (advanced)
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Master Peace Officer License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, 05/2019
  • School of Police Supervision, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, 06/2018
  • Advanced Peace Officer License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, 07/2010
  • Intermediate Peace Officer License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, 06/2010
  • Telecommunications Operator License, Texas Department of Public Safety, 12/2019
  • Basic Peace Officer License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, 04/1997

Accomplishments

Leadership experience Month Year Describe what you did/built etc.

Activities

Angel Tree: This is an annual event in which we buy Christmas gifts for needy children. It has grown so much that we have had to incorporate The Salvation Army. 

Projects

Meals on Wheels:  During COVID, our local Meals on Wheels Association did not always have volunteers who would be able to deliver meals.  It was recommended that the meals get dropped off at our police department so that someone from our department could provide the meals so no one would go without eating.  Additionally, this would allow the police department to check in on our elderly citizens to ensure they are safe and do not need anything, especially in extreme weather situations. Some elderly individuals have no family members that check on them. Our department received an award for going above and beyond. But we never intended for this type of response. 

Affiliations

  • Texas Police Chiefs Association
  • Rotary Club of Farmersville
  • North East Texas Chiefs Association
  • Center for American and International Law
  • International Association of Chief's of Police

Horse back riding

I own horses and use them as a form of relaxation. Riding puts the rider in a world outside the everyday hustle and bustle of daily stressors.  The bonds that develop between a horse and rider are truly remarkable. They are such majestic animals and make the world go away for a bit. 

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chief of Farmersville Police Department

Farmersville Police Department
10.2023 - Current

Administrative Lieutenant

Farmersville Police Department
11.2017 - 10.2019

Sergeant of Investigations

Farmersville Police Department
03.2012 - 11.2017

Sergeant of Investigations

Hunt County Sheriff's Office
10.2005 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science- Criminal Justice -

Texas A&M University-Commerce

New Chief’s Course -

Sam Houston University-Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute Management

Associate of Science -

Paris Junior College

School of Executive Leadership -

Institute for Law Enforcement Administration

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