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    Michael Garvey, Ph.D.

    Executive Director
    Philadelphia Police Department
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Dr. Mike Garvey is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Police Department, Office of Forensic Science. Driven by a commitment to public safety and his previous service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Central Intelligence Agency, he has expanded the role of forensic science to improve investigations and intelligence operations. Additionally, Dr. Garvey is the founder and CEO of 1Mission Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to enhancing public safety. Dr. Garvey serves as the Chairperson of the MCCA Forensic Science Committee, Co-chairperson of the ATF’s National Crime Gun Intelligence Governing Board, member of the FBI Taskforce on Rapid DNA, Senior Fellow at the Center on Shadow Economics, instructor for the ASCLD Leadership Academy, adjunct faculty at several Philadelphia universities, Chairperson of BSA Troop 208, Chairperson of Science Explorers Post 425, and member of various national public safety committees and working groups.

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