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TO HONOR AND COMMEND CHIEF DENNIS MURPHY FOR TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna is proud to honor and recognize Chief Dennis Murphy for 24 years of distinguished service to the citizens of this community. Chief Murphy was originally appointed to the Division of Police in September, 1994, following his retirement from the Unites States Army; and
WHEREAS, in September, 1997, Chief Murphy was appointed as the City's Chief of Police. And over the next 21 years the citizens of Gahanna, and the law enforcement profession, have benefited from his consummate professionalism and leadership; and
WHEREAS, early in Chief Murphy's tenure he guided the Division through a period of reorganization, expansion, modernization and infused the tenets of community policing throughout the organization; and
WHEREAS, Chief Murphy in fostering community engagement opportunities began hosting a monthly meeting with area civic association members and other community leaders. Over the next two decades the Chief's monthly meetings were much anticipated, drawing in many of Gahanna's residents wishing to have a voice in their community and the manner in which police services were delivered to them.
WHEREAS, Chief Murphy has directed and overseen many accomplishments of the Division of Police such as the expansion of technological partnerships with area law enforcement agencies making Gahanna the leader in the field. He met the challenges presented to law enforcement following the events of September 11, 2001 with leadership and direction as the Division expanded its duties related to securing the homeland as well as its emergency management responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Chief Murphy has been the leader in urban wildlife management and conservation efforts by establishing Gahanna's Urban Deer Hunting Program that has been used as a model by urban agencies confronted by growing dee...
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