CCR2007119COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #119-2007
. RECOGNITION OF 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
JIM R. MURPHY - MUSKEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, on April 19, 1977 Jim R. Murphy began his career with the City of Muskego
Police Department serving as a Police Cadet; and
WHEREAS, Jim attended Police Recruit Training at Waukesha County Technical Institute
from February 20 to March 31, 1978 and was sworn in as a Patrol Officer; and
WHEREAS, due to Jim's exemplary job performance and demonstrated good judgment,
he was selected in 1981 to be a member of the department's Special Weapons and
Tactical Team where today he serves as a SWAT sniper; and
WHEREAS, Jim received a department commendation on June 14, 1996 for his
investigative patrol work that led to several arrests for manufacturing a controlled
substance and the discovery of an indoor marijuana growing operation inside a Muskego
residence which is among the largest indoor grows ever found in Waukesha County; and
WHEREAS, Jim was chosen as the 1996 Officer of the Year by the Association of SWAT
Personnel of Wisconsin in recognition of his exemplary actions taken while attempting to
arrest an escaped felon, who was armed with a rifle and threatening his life; and
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WHEREAS, during Jim's career he has served as a Field Training Officer, Court Officer,
Officer-in-Charge, Firearms Instructor, Department Armorer, and currently is the Senior
Patrol Officer for the Muskego Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Muskego
does hereby recognize and appreciate the 30 years of dedicated service provided by
Officer Jim R. Murphy to the citizens of the City of Muskego.
DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
Mayor John R. Johnson Ald. Keith Werner
Ald. Tracy Snead Ald. Bob Melcher
Ald. Dan Pavelko Ald. Tina Schaefer
Ald. Neil Borgman Ald. Noah Fiedler
ATTEST:
. Clerk-Treasurer