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Richard Pacell

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Narcotics trained 1992

Bicycle patrol trained 1998

Plain clothes work

All MPO certifications passed 1992-to present

Promoted to detective 2004 until present

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Detective

City of Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA
07.1993 - Current
  • Investigated and documented criminal activity, including interviewing witnesses and suspects.
  • Gathered evidence from crime scenes and secured it for later analysis.
  • Developed search warrants to gain access to premises or persons of interest.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings related to criminal cases.
  • Created detailed reports documenting investigations and findings.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigations.
  • Followed up on leads provided by informants and other sources of information.

Police Officer

Philadelphia Housing Authority
Philadelphia, PA
03.1992 - 07.1993
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Police Officer

Thomas Jefferson University Police
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - still em
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
  • Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
  • Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
  • Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.

Education

Act 120 Certification - Police Science

Philadelphia Police Academy
Philadelphia, PA
12.1993

Act 120 Certification - Police Academy

Montgomery County Police Academy
Montgomery, PA
06.1991

Skills

  • Personnel Training
  • Community Relations
  • Covert Surveillance
  • Innovative
  • Evidence Collection
  • Incident Investigation
  • Team Leadership Skills
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Analyzing Details
  • Judicial Procedures
  • Case Reviews
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Training Proficiency
  • Report Writing
  • Undercover Investigations
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Interrogating Suspects
  • Crime Solving
  • Witness Interviewing
  • Testifying Skills
  • Interrogation Skills
  • Debriefing Informants
  • Firearms Knowledge
  • Conducting Computer Checks
  • Judicial Procedures Knowledge
  • Defensive Tactics Training
  • Locating Individuals
  • Undercover Experience
  • Researching Skills
  • Controlled Tactical Operations
  • Report Preparation
  • Witness Interviews
  • Event Surveillance
  • Interviewing Witnesses
  • Community Policing
  • Collecting Evidence
  • Serving Search Warrants
  • Criminal Investigation Coordination

Timeline

Police Officer

Thomas Jefferson University Police
04.2024 - still em

Police Detective

City of Philadelphia Police Department
07.1993 - Current

Police Officer

Philadelphia Housing Authority
03.1992 - 07.1993

Act 120 Certification - Police Science

Philadelphia Police Academy

Act 120 Certification - Police Academy

Montgomery County Police Academy
Richard Pacell