Murray Kogod

Murray Kogod has a diverse and extensive work experience in law enforcement and security. Murray is currently serving as the Director of School Safety/Chief of Police at Habersham County School System since March 2023. Prior to this, they held various roles at the Habersham County Sheriff's Office, including Colonel/Chief Deputy, Major, Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenant - Criminal Investigations and SRO, SRO Sergeant, and SRO Corporal, spanning from 2016 to 2021. Murray also has experience as the President/Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Phillips Group, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Murray Kogod served as a Captain and NCIS Team SAC/Commander at the Habersham County Sheriff's Office from 2013 to 2015. Before that, they worked as a Colonel/Chief Deputy at Stephens County Sheriff's Office from 2009 to 2013 and held the role of Major/Chief Deputy, Captain, Lieutenant at Barrow County Sheriff's Office from 2001 to 2008. Murray started their professional career at Hall County Sheriff's Office, where they served as Captain, Sergeant, and Deputy Sheriff from 1996 to 2000. Murray Kogod also worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Investigations at the Northeastern Judicial Circuit D.A.'s Office from 1994 to 1995.

Murray Kogod obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland College Park between 1982 and 1986. Following this, they attended the Western New England College School of Law, where they earned a Juris Doctorate degree in Law from 1986 to 1989. In 2000, Murray Kogod also pursued studies at the F.B.I. National Academy, focusing on Law Enforcement Management. No end year is specified for this particular program.