Phillip J. Marino

• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
• Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
• Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
• Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
• Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
• Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
• Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
• Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
• Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
• Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
• Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
• Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
• Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
• Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
• Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
• Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
• Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.

Part-time Police Officer used to supplement the Patrol Division.

Supplemented the Patrol Division by foot patrol on the boardwalk and in the bar/ entertainment district.