Bradley A. Morefield, Jd Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Supervises Open Records Unit that handles 25k+ requests/year and Subpoena Unit that receives 3k+ subpoenas/year. Gives legal advice to the department. Provides litigation support to City Legal. Teaches various cadet and in-service classes.

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

Criminal Justice courses taught: Criminology, Judicial Process, Psychology of the Law, Criminal Justice Integration.Subject Matter Expert: CJUS 340 Criminology.Develops content for presentation in Blackboard.

Houston, Texas, United States

Torts and Civil Rights Section

Houston, Texas Area

OVERVIEW:Plan and manage all aspects of internal training programs, supervising and coaching a team of 28. Ensure strict compliance with federal and state regulations/procedures for the training program, including investigations for training infractions. Analyze training results and implement corrective actions regarding areas for improvement. Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and respect for cultural diversity and sensitivity.HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Maintained excellent record of program compliance with current policy and practices by researching and keeping up-to-date with changes in local, state, and federal laws.☑ Oversaw training for over 300 new employees each year (each person attends 27 weeks of classes as part of a 6+-month program), with team members demonstrating capability and mastery in skills. Coordinated complex efforts with dozens of instructors inside and outside the organization.☑ Created and instituted a single, formalized process to correct policy deficiencies and ensure proper use of progressive discipline required for potential litigation/termination appeal.☑ Earned “Outstanding” rating for all criteria on 2019 Semi-Annual Employee Efficiency Rating (Knowledge of Work, Dependability & Adaptability, Initiative & Leadership, Safety Mindedness, Cooperation & Loyalty). Specific notations included:► “Lt. Morefield consistently exhibits thoughtful leadership to his units and subordinates…communicates with all appropriate personnel…meets all deadlines as required.”► “Due to a Lt. vacancy, Lt. Morefield and the other lieutenants willingly share the supervisory duties of those units without hesitation or complaint.”► “As a result of divisional reorganization, Lt. Morefield willingly accepted supervisory responsibilities of the Defensive Tactics Unit and has been open and supportive of changes and the direction of the unit.”

Houston, Texas Area

OVERVIEW:Led team of attorneys and administrative staff in various legal and related activities. Provided counsel on policy risks, reporting chains, and compliance with codes of conduct and departmental standards. Prepared for administrative hearings and presented cases to arbitrators and 3rd-party hearing examiners. Wrote Code of Conduct provisions. Provided counsel to senior management, including the top-ranked organizational leaders, on a regular basis.HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Mitigated risk and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws / regulations by developing policies and standards of conduct.☑ Completed comprehensive reviews of over 1,000 internal investigations, monitoring accuracy and legal aspects of investigative reports. Provided guidance and direction on areas for improvement. Ensured meticulous attention to detail and quality to protect the Department.☑ Provided counsel that was highly valued by management and investigators (skilled in communicating investigation outcomes and forecasting legal risks to upper management).

Houston, Texas Area

OVERVIEW:Managed administration and crime analysis procedures of storefront units in order to promote civic problem-solving activities. Built community relations through strategic and operational planning.HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Maintained highly detailed, accurate compliance records for training initiatives, equipment inventories, and drug testing information.

Houston, Texas Area

OVERVIEW:Completed legal projects on various topics, including current laws and internal policies. Reviewed internal investigations and worked with investigators on various matters. Provided guidance on compliance with the law, including counsel to senior management. Completed legal memoranda.HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Ensured adherence to policies and procedural processes by delivering instruction to officers and civilian police department employees in topics that included Civil Liability, Harassment, and Use of Force.☑ Prepared City of Houston attorneys for pending 5th Circuit Court of Appeals litigation regarding First Amendment rights violations. Provided guidance and direction on current and relevant police practices to ensure optimal preparation, with attorneys achieving across-the-board success on trial outcomes.

Houston, Texas Area

OVERVIEW:Built a distinguished 8-year record of key contributions in multiple law enforcement, criminal justice, and public service activities. Trained, coached, and mentored new employees on ethics, compliance, and accuracy, as well as core Houston Police Department values. Wrote accurate, detailed incident and crash reports, with full adherence to departmental procedures.HIGHLIGHTS:☑ Gained extensive experience in conducting 100s of investigations throughout tenure on a broad range of criminal offenses and civil matters.

Houston, Texas Area

• Completed certification as a Texas peace officer through a rigorous 6-month training program • Served in a leadership function as the class leader of 70 police trainees

Spring, Texas

Solo practice focused on wills, trusts, and probate. Also handled family, employment, and personal injury cases.

Jd, Law

Ba, History / Minor In Religious Studies

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