1. Philip Riehl, Jr.
215-713-5576
PJRiehl443@gmail.com
676 Renz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
PROFILE
Senior Police Executive with 30 years of progressively responsible service in directing and achieving law
enforcement goals and objectives
Provenleaderwith19 years of experience,the last14 yearsmanaginga detective squad primarily focusedon
investigatingcriminalhomicide
Liaison to the DistrictAttorney’soffice toobtainlegal expertise andprovidesupportinthe successfulcriminal
prosecutionof homicide defendants
Skillful communicatorfacilitatingopencommunicationwithemployees, citizens and the media and fostering a
collaborative working relationship with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia Police Department, 1984-Present
Lieutenant Central Detective Division/Homicide Division, June 1998-Present
 Worked as a line squad supervisor and platoon commander charged with the daily supervision of an
eighteenmemberdetective squadresponsible for the investigation of homicides, major crimes, violent
corrupt organizations, and police-involved shootings
 Supervisedhomicide investigations (over 1,300 to date), including some of the most intricate and high-
profile murders in recent Philadelphia history
 Implemented a comprehensive approach to homicide investigations that consistently produces the
highest clearance rate while maintaining the lowest overtime expenditures
 Monitoredcriminal casesfrominitial notificationandcrime scene processingthrough arrest and criminal
prosecution
 Supervisedseveraljointtask-force investigationsinconjunctionwiththe Federal Bureauof Investigation,
Drug EnforcementAdministration,Alcohol TobaccoandFirearmsandthe UnitedStatesAttorney’s Office
Police Sergeant (22nd
District), November 1996- June 1998
 Initiallydeployedasapatrol supervisor and then reassigned as the tactical Sergeant charged with crime
reduction
 Successfully implementedaresearch-based crime reduction strategy that targeted street corner quality
of life offenses, modified deployment and streamlined arrest processing
 Supervised the Narcotics Enforcement Teams (NETS) in police work that included the identification,
surveillance, arrest, and interrogation of street-level drug dealers
Police Officer (18th
District, 12th
District, Southwest Detectives), September 1984- November 1996
 Initially assigned as a patrol officer targeting sector patrol and part one-felony crimes
 Operated as an undercover officer proficient in making drug buys, preparing and executing search and
arrest warrants, and targeting organized drug gangs
 Certified as a narcotics expert in State and Federal Court while consistently leading the 12th
District in
narcotics, part one-felony crimes, and weapons arrests

2.  Promoted to detective and assigned to investigations ranging from thefts, frauds, and burglaries to
critical shootings and attempted murders
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Police Executive Development Training (POLEX)
 FEMA Incident Command System Training (ICS)
 FBI Law Enforcement Management and Supervision Training
HONORS AND AWARDS
PhiladelphiaPoliceOfficerof the Year,Finalist- 1989; PhiladelphiaPolice Officerof the Month- September 1993,
September 1994, April 1994; Heroism Award; 12 Departmental Commendations
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Marine Corps (USMCR), 1981-1987
 Recognized as platoon, series and company Honor Man during basic training
 Blues award and meritorious promotion to Private first class July, 1981
 Selected Outstanding marine of the Month July, 1983
 Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) June, 1984
 Designated the Communications Section Quality Control/Quality Assurance Officer MABS 49
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PhiladelphiaPolice TrainingBureau, Philadelphia,PA
Diploma,1984
Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, PA
Completed coursework in Electronics and Engineering, 1982-1984
University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
Completed coursework in Criminal Justice, 1982
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Philadelphia, PA
Academic Diploma, 1980