Shawn McPhillips
LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Conscientious BCI Criminal Investigator bringing over 24 years of experience and achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews, interrogations and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. I have had years of experience working with Federal agencies, State and local law enforcement departments and agencies. I skillfully have built rapport and thoroughly analyze scenes and encounters to support criminal prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases. Im enthusiastically eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in corporate security.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Resource Officer
Walden Police Department
Walden, New York
07.2023 - Current
- Mentored students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Supported community outreach initiatives by implementing school crisis and safety plan.
- Collaborated with school representatives and other key individuals in community to support adolescents and families.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to staff, students and parents
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits.
- Participate in emergency, evacuation, lockout, and shelter drills to prepare for health and safety during emergencies.
- Perform security oversight, traffic control, and crowd control at special events.
- Provide law enforcement to school and investigate criminal incidents at school and within the community.
Investigator
New York State Police
Montgomery, New York
01.2006 - 07.2023
- 2016-Present (BCI BACKROOM INVESTIGATOR)
- Bureau Of Criminal Investigation- Investigator
- Conducted criminal investigations of Felony and Misdemeanor cases, including interview of witnesses, suspects and victims. Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases and prosecution. Suspect interrogation, evidence collection, and courtroom testimony. Performed background investigations for personnel. Conducted arrests, search warrants, and subpoenas. Prepared detailed case reports. Worked in conjunction with OCDA, Federal, Local and State Law Enforcement agencies.
- 2007-2016 (BCI UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATOR)
- Criminal Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) Acted as an Investigator in an undercover capacity. Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress. Long term narcotic investigations that led to search warrant, evidence collection and arrests. Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in courtroom setting.
- 2006-2007 (INVESTIGATOR)
- Gun Unit-NYC
- Manhattan DA Investigator
- 1999-2006 (NEW YORK STATE TROOPER)
- NYS Trooper- Protected and served the public of the State of New York, responding to criminal and civil complaints as a first responder. Investigated motor vehicle accidents, enforced Penal Law, V&T Laws, DWI Enforcement, traffic control, public and community relations.
- Investigated traffic accidents, complaints and suspicious activity and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
- Responded promptly to calls for service, assessing situations and taking appropriate action.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- 06/1994-05/1999 (MT ELLIS PAPER CO.)- Forklift Operator/Warehouse.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- 10/1997-05/1998 (SUNY ALBANY PUBLIC SAFETY)
- Enforced Parking rules and issued citations.
- Assisted motorists with such things as flat tires, keys locked in car or battery jump-starts.
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
- 05/1997-08/1997- (PRECISION LANDSCAPING)-Lawn Maintenance/Machine Operator/Landscape construction.
Education
New York State Police Academy
Albany, NY11.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.1998
Skills
- Interview and Interrogation Expert
- Undercover Investigations
- Missing Persons Investigations
- GPS Tracking Services
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Surveillance Expert
- Firearms
- NYSP Marine Unit
- Community Relations
- Courtroom Testimony
- Evidence Collection
- Drug Laws
- Attention to detail/Observation
- Able to work under extreme pressure
- Field Training Officer
- Documentation Skills
- Applicant Backgrounds
- Writing and Communication skills
- Crime Prevention
- Criminal Investigation
- Security/School Resource Officer
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Walden Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Investigator
New York State Police
01.2006 - 07.2023
New York State Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology
SUNY At Albany
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