Michael ONeill
Warminster,Pennsylvania
Summary
With over 20 years of dedicated service at the Northwest Detective Division, Philadelphia Police, I bring extensive experience in criminal investigation. Throughout my 25-year tenure in law enforcement, I have honed my skills in various areas, including writing comprehensive reports and affidavits, conducting thorough interviews and interrogations. As a proven investigator, I possess a self-motivated approach that drives me to excel in my work. My expertise lies in reviewing reports, overseeing investigations, and preparing cases for court proceedings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia PA
12.2005 - Current
- Conducted or assisted in over 8000 criminal investigation including sexual assaults, robbery, burglary, aggravated assaults, simple assaults, gun violations, narcotics, thefts, and frauds.
- Processed hundreds of crime scenes including evidence collection, recovering prints from a crime scene, recovering DNA evidence, recovering video evidence, taking photos and video. Evidence documented on property receipts.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Prepared, obtained, executed or assisted in over 1000 search warrants to obtain numerous items of evidence including firearms.
- Prepared, obtained, executed or assisted in over 1000 arrest warrants. This included coordinating with the Philadelphia Police SWAT unit when dealing with high volatile situations involving suspects known to carry firearms.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies. This included testifying in front of a judge and a jury.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Police Officer
City Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.2001 - 12.2005
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Made arrest including numerous for VUFA (Violation of Uniform Firearms Acts) in uniform and in an undercover position.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Security Police Officer
United States Navy
Naples, Italy
07.1990 - 01.2000
- Stationed in several locations and aboard numerous vessels as an active duty member of the United States Navy.
- Final duty station was Naples, Italy from January 1997 to January 2000. My final three years, I was in charge of the security of 3 bases in Naples, Italy.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Overseas
Naples Italy10.1999
High School Diploma -
Frankford High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1990
Skills
- PARS
- JNET
- P1 System
- Portal
- Gun Trace System
Certification
MPOETC Certified
Timeline
Detective
Philadelphia Police Department
12.2005 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Philadelphia
10.2001 - 12.2005
Security Police Officer
United States Navy
07.1990 - 01.2000
No Degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Overseas
High School Diploma -
Frankford High School