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Ben Murphy

Ben Murphy is Deputy Chief of Police for the East Windsor (Conn.) Police Department. His professional credentials include completion of several nationally recognized executive leadership programs including; FBI National Academy Session #278; Southern Police Institute Session #79; and the Senior Management Institute for Policing Session #83.

Deputy Chief Murphy has accumulated extensive operational, administrative and tactical command-level leadership experience during his tenure. His supervisory and command experience includes positions in multiple units including patrol, criminal investigations, internal affairs and professional standards. Additionally, his 11 years as a SWAT operator, team leader and commander, prepared him for high-tempo leadership insights, critical thinking, crisis management, and decision-making.

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