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Timothy Murphy

Gretna

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective Lieutenant

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Harvey
11.2013 - 02.2022
  • Assistance Commander for the Juvenile Crimes Division.
  • Commander of the Runaway / Missing Persons Unit.
  • Commander of the Intensive Probation Unit.
  • Assigned to the U.S. Marshalls Endangered Children's Unit as the supervisor for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
  • Reviewed reports prepared by detectives for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on joint investigations as needed.
  • Formulated recommendations concerning personnel matters such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions.

Detective Sergeant

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Harvey
04.2005 - 11.2013
  • Detective Sergeant of the Auto Theft Unit.
  • Prepared detailed reports on all aspects of investigations including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Reviewed case files to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review or prosecution.

Detective

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Harvey
09.1996 - 04.2005
  • Assigned to the Auto Theft Unit and also conducted burglary, theft and economic crimes investigations.
  • Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections to identify stolen vehicles with altered V.I.N.'s
  • Participated in stakeouts or monitored suspicious persons or locations.
  • Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used for future investigations.
  • Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
  • Reviewed police records and other information sources to obtain leads in cases.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
  • Provided testimony during trials concerning facts uncovered during investigations.

Deputy

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Harvey
01.1991 - 09.1996
  • Patrol Deputy assigned to the 2nd and 3rd Districts.
  • Prepared reports documenting incidents involving criminal activity or violations of departmental policies.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects regarding criminal investigations.
  • Assisted with investigations, arrests and prosecutions of offenders.
  • Investigated suspicious activities in neighborhoods or businesses.
  • Maintained order at public events, such as parades, festivals, concerts and sporting events.
  • Collected evidence at crime scenes, including photographs and fingerprints.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA
12-1992

Timeline

Detective Lieutenant

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
11.2013 - 02.2022

Detective Sergeant

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
04.2005 - 11.2013

Detective

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
09.1996 - 04.2005

Deputy

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
01.1991 - 09.1996

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Timothy Murphy