Philip J. Morgan
Jensen Beach,Florida
Summary
Law enforcement professional with a strong record in criminal investigations and background checks. Successfully executed over 40 search warrants, contributing to community safety through proactive engagement and inter-agency collaboration. Commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment drives effective case determinations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Palm Beach County School District Police Department
Palm Beach County, USA
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Conducted criminal investigations, baker acts, rough arrests, and capias filings as the Home School Officer at Lake Park Elementary School from February 2021 to October 2023.
- Ensured campus safety through vigilant awareness while collaborating with administration, staff, teachers, students, parents/guardians, community leaders, and public safety personnel.
- Maintained and operated assigned motor vehicle for official duties, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- In January of 2021 I received Florida Department of Law Enforcement (F.D.L.E.) certification in law enforcement.
- Completed orientation and field training across multiple schools in Palm Beach County, gaining hands-on experience in diverse school environments.
Police Officer - Detective
N.Y.P.D.
New York, New York
12.1997 - 07.2020
- Assigned to patrol duties as uniformed officer at 71st Precinct, addressing quality of life issues and enforcing drug laws from 1998 to 2001 and again in 2019.
- Transitioned to undercover investigations in Vice Enforcement Division from 2001 to 2015, targeting crimes related to prostitution, illegal gambling, and enterprise corruption.
- Promoted to detective in October 2002, utilizing disguises and eavesdropping equipment under court orders to conduct investigations.
- Executed over 40 search warrants, resulting in more than 300 arrests throughout law enforcement career.
- Conducted character background investigations for police officer and traffic enforcement agent candidates, focusing on significant character issues during screenings.
- Reinstated with NYPD in January 2019 after completing rehiring process.
- Retired from NYPD in July 2020 due to relocation, now residing in Jensen Beach, Florida with family.
- Children's eligibility for after-school program facilitated opportunity for career reinstatement with NYPD.
Education
Equivalency of Law Enforcement Training -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Criminology
City University of New York at John Jay College
New York, New York01-2006
Associate - Liberal Arts
City University of New York at Kingsborough College
Brooklyn, New York01-1996
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Police reports
- Incident reporting
- Evidence handling
- Background checks
- Legal compliance
- School safety evaluation
- Traffic observation
- Behavioral observation
- Interview techniques
- Report writing
- Judicial process understanding
- Enforcement procedures
- Software applications
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Integrity and honesty
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Case management
- Inter-agency collaboration
Timeline
Police Officer
Palm Beach County School District Police Department
12.2020 - 10.2023
Police Officer - Detective
N.Y.P.D.
12.1997 - 07.2020
Equivalency of Law Enforcement Training -
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Criminology
City University of New York at John Jay College
Associate - Liberal Arts
City University of New York at Kingsborough College