Matthew Murray
ROYAL OAK,MICHIGAN
Summary
Experienced investigator with over 26 years experience as a police officer and a police detective, handling all aspects of criminal investigations. Received the 2020-2021 Arson Investigator of the Year award from the International Association of Arson Investigators Michigan Chapter, a 2016 Distinguished Service Award from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, as well as numerous commendations and unit citations with the Royal Oak Police Department.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detective
Royal Oak Police Department
Royal Oak, MI
09.2014 - Current
- Lead investigator conducting criminal investigations including fraud and financial crimes, larceny, domestic violence, crimes against children, home invasion, commercial burglary, arson, sexual assault and homicide.
- Expert interviewer of suspects, witnesses and victims.
- Processed crime scenes, including collecting DNA, fingerprints, trace evidence, and weapons, photography and crime scene diagramming.
- Prepared and executed search warrants.
- Conducted death scene investigations, attended autopsies and coordinated with the Medical Examiner's Office.
- Trained new detectives.
- Maintained criminal case files and wrote detailed reports.
- Presented case files to the Prosecutor's Office, and served as Officer in Charge at court proceedings.
- Testified in jury and bench trials, evidentiary and administrative hearings, and preliminary examinations.
- Acted as a compassionate and empathetic advocate for crime victims, maintaining close contact and support throughout the investigation and court process.
Police Officer
Royal Oak Police Department
Royal Oak, Michigan
07.1995 - 09.2014
- 19 years as a road patrol officer, responding to routine and emergency calls for service.
- Crime prevention and community policing.
- Field Training Officer (FTO) for new officers for over a decade.
- Firearms instructor and armorer; developed and implemented training programs, instructed and qualified sworn officers, inspected and repaired weapons and maintained mandated records.
Police Dispatcher
Pleasant Ridge Police Department
Pleasant Ridge, MI
12.1994 - 07.1995
- Queried the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) to obtain person, vehicle and criminal records.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests for service for law enforcement, fire personnel and EMS.
- Answered 911 and non-emergency calls, and dispatched police officers, fire personnel and EMS services to respond.
Education
Studied Music Education
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MIPolice Academy
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI12.1994
Reserve Officer Academy
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI07.1993
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Case report development
- Suspect interview and interrogation
- Victim and witness interviews
- Report writing
- Courtroom testimony
Timeline
Police Detective
Royal Oak Police Department
09.2014 - Current
Police Officer
Royal Oak Police Department
07.1995 - 09.2014
Police Dispatcher
Pleasant Ridge Police Department
12.1994 - 07.1995
Studied Music Education
Oakland University
Police Academy
Oakland Community College
Reserve Officer Academy
Schoolcraft College