Abbigail Furlan
Fayetteville
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer
Town of Hope Mills
Hope Mills
06.2025 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in the community.
- Responded to emergency calls and dispatched appropriate resources to incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents, crimes, and incidents in the area.
Deputy Sheriff
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Fayette
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain community safety and order.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations to prevent criminal activities.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing assistance and support as needed.
Sergeant
United States Army
Fayetteville
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Lead soldiers on a combat deployment
- Deployed to Syria in 2019 as an artilleryman
- Was responsible for in access of a million dollars worth of equipment
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
- Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care, and accountability.
- Provided instruction on weapons systems, tactics, and techniques to junior enlisted personnel.
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
Active Duty Soldier
U.S Army
Lawton
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted tactical training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with unit members to maintain equipment and ensure mission preparedness.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment for all personnel.
Cashier
Shop Rite
New London
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at checkout.
- Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and surrounding spaces.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Cumberland County Sheriffs Office
06.2022 - 11.2022
Advanced Leaders Course
U.S Army
04.2021 - 05.2021
Basic Leaders Course
U.S Army
04.2020 - 05.2020
Advanced Individual Training
U.S Army
12.2015 - 01.2016
Basic Combat Training
U.S Army
07.2015 - 11.2015
Waterford High School
Waterford, CTSkills
- Crime scene investigation
- Emergency response
- Legal compliance
- Report writing
- Maintains composure under pressure
Accomplishments
- Earned the Life Saving Award as a Law Enforcement Officer
- Earned numerous Army Commendation Medals, one with Combat Device.
- Achieved the rank of Sergeant in the Army
- Achieved the rank of Corporal at the Sheriffs Office
Timeline
Police Officer
Town of Hope Mills
06.2025 - Current
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Cumberland County Sheriffs Office
06.2022 - 11.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
05.2022 - 06.2025
Advanced Leaders Course
U.S Army
04.2021 - 05.2021
Basic Leaders Course
U.S Army
04.2020 - 05.2020
Sergeant
United States Army
10.2017 - 05.2022
Advanced Individual Training
U.S Army
12.2015 - 01.2016
Active Duty Soldier
U.S Army
07.2015 - 11.2016
Basic Combat Training
U.S Army
07.2015 - 11.2015
Cashier
Shop Rite
01.2013 - 05.2015
Waterford High School