Abdul Dieng
Falls Church
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced law enforcement professional with a strong background in street-level enforcement and community policing. Successfully recovered over 260 illegal firearms within a two-year period while on patrol, demonstrating exceptional tactical awareness and investigative skill. Trained in narcotics interdiction and firearm recovery, with a consistent focus on officer safety, public trust, and building positive relationships within the communities served. Recognized for blending proactive enforcement with a community-first approach to policing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Metropolitan police department
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted numerous successful street-level operations resulting in the identification, recovery, and safe seizure of illegal firearms.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips, received information and initiated investigations for speedy resolution.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and properly handled all equipment, weapons and materials.
- Promoted community outreach initiatives by developing initial school crisis and safety plan.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and testified in Several courtroom hearings.
- Diffused tense situations by remaining calm.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Prevented illegal entry, prohibiting goods and smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting vehicle searches during traffic stops.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to promote public safety and facilitate vehicular flow.
- Responded quickly to dispatch, taking appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Assisted local and federal agencies in criminal investigations.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Certified in Crime Scene Investigation, including advanced training in forensic evidence handling, documentation, and scene analysis.
Public Safety Sergeant
Professional Security Consultants
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Observe and report
- Took control over serious situations
- Completed roll call
- Gave assignments to officers
- Responded to emergency situations
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Monitored several security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed all unauthorized vehicles.
- Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
- Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and embezzlement and reported findings to law enforcement.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI11 2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI11 2018
Skills
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety Skills
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Arrest and Detention Procedures
- Patrol Operations
- Evidence Collection & Preservation
- Incident Reporting & Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Surveillance Techniques
- Crime Scene Certified
- Defensive Tactics & Firearms Proficiency Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Interviewing and Interrogation
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- De-escalation Techniques Cognitive & Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Situational Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Investigative Techniques Technical & Administrative Skills
- Report Writing
- Use of Police Technology (eg, body cams, in-car systems)
- Knowledge of Police Databases (eg, NCIC, CJIS)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Familiarity with Local, State, and Federal Laws Personal Qualities
- Patience – Remaining calm and composed in tense or drawn-out situations
- Assertiveness – Confidently enforcing laws and setting boundaries without aggression
- Confidence – Projecting calm authority while remaining open-minded and fair
- Judgment – Making sound decisions based on facts, context, and legal guidelines
- Loyalty – Commitment to the department, team, and community
- Humility – Recognizing limits and learning from feedback or mistakes
- Professionalism – Maintaining proper conduct, appearance, and respect at all times
- Initiative – Taking proactive steps without being told; being action-oriented
- Perseverance – Pushing through difficult or prolonged investigations and situations
- Maturity – Demonstrating responsibility, emotional stability, and composure
- Team-Oriented – Collaborating effectively with fellow officers and departments
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Hazmat Awareness certified
- Civil Disturbance Trained and certified
Congressional Gold Medal Recipient
Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for my Efforts during January 6th riot in DC
Achievement Medal
Achievement Medal for successfully disarming an armed subject with a knife
Timeline
Police Officer
Metropolitan police department
03.2019 - Current
Public Safety Sergeant
Professional Security Consultants
01.2018 - 02.2019
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rhode Island College
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