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Thomas Murphy

North Wales,PA

Summary

Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.

Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.

Police Officer with over 20 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Richland Township Police Department
05.2004 - Current
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws. Robics Accutrack, SC-888, and Enradd certified.
  • Basic On Scene Accident Investigation trained.
  • Vehicle Weights and Measures certified.
  • Previous Motor Carrier Inspector for 18 years.
  • Previous Team Member for a Motor Carrier Team.
  • Foreign Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness.
  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction & Enforcement.
  • Enforcement of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Inspection Regulations.
  • Counterfeit Documents training.
  • Immigration Violations & False Documents training.
  • Training for Eyewitness Evidence/Search & Seizure.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Field Training Officer
  • Supervise other officers as senior police officer.

Police Officer

Lansdowne Borough Police Department
01.2002 - 03.2004
  • The implementation of department goals, objectives, and the police mission.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.

Police Dispatcher

Upper Dublin Police Department
08.2000 - 01.2002
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.

Cashier

University Of Hartford
09.1999 - 08.2000
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Communication skills with staff, students, and faculty.

Aviation Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.1995 - 09.1999
  • Performed maintenance and trouble shooting on electrical, instrument, navigation and communication systems.
  • Followed standard checkpoint procedures to locate and repair electrical malfunctions; read schematics and block diagrams.
  • Watch Standing as Duty Officer for barracks, being responsible for maintaining order, patrol, authorized access, and log book.
  • Provided Technical Publication reports and requests.
  • Navy and Marine Corps Squadrons: HM-14 and HMT302

Education

Science Education

Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT

Science Education

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC

Electrical Engineering

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Aviation Electrician - Aviation

United States Navy Education

ACT - 120 -

Municipal Police Academy
Montgomery County, PA

High School Diploma -

Canton High School
Canton, CT
06.1988

Timeline

Police Officer

Richland Township Police Department
05.2004 - Current

Police Officer

Lansdowne Borough Police Department
01.2002 - 03.2004

Police Dispatcher

Upper Dublin Police Department
08.2000 - 01.2002

Cashier

University Of Hartford
09.1999 - 08.2000

Aviation Electrician's Mate

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.1995 - 09.1999

Science Education

Tunxis Community College

Science Education

Coastal Carolina Community College

Electrical Engineering

University of Hartford

Aviation Electrician - Aviation

United States Navy Education

ACT - 120 -

Municipal Police Academy

High School Diploma -

Canton High School

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