Kiana Farlow

Community Engagement & Nonprofit Leadership | Crime Prevention | Policy Development & Strategic Planning | Program Evaluation | Project Management | Data Analytics | Mentorship & Public Speaking

United States

About

Strategic and mission-driven leader with over a decade of experience advancing community engagement, public safety, and policy initiatives across government and nonprofit sectors. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Pennsylvania, I bring a data-informed and equity-centered approach to building partnerships that strengthen communities and drive measurable impact. As a proven collaborator and program strategist, I specialize in developing initiatives that foster civic participation, organizational trust, and long-term community growth. Passionate about servant leadership, mentorship, and empowering diverse voices, I’m committed to creating inclusive spaces where innovation and collaboration lead to sustainable change.

Experience

  • Police Officer at City of Philadelphia
    Dec 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

  • COPS Fellow (Paid Fellowship) at U.S. Department of Justice
    Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr

  • Campus Police Officer at Bucknell University
    Jan 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Rape Aggression and Defense Instructor • Collaborated with local and federal law enforcement and emergency services as necessary. • Wrote detailed reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. • Maintained the safety of all occupants, visitors, and property within designated areas by enforcing the entry and identification policies and procedures, including verifying identification of visitors and operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items. • Coordinated in community engagement

  • Security Guard Supervisor at Mainline Protection Services
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

    • Maintained a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by monitoring premises and 15 personnel. • Stand guard at stationary posts, monitor closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems, and other security equipment. • Monitored the activities of subcontractors, vendors and employees while on the property and rendered emergency assistance as necessary. • Provided training to new security personnel on Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Management Techniques. • Accurately completed detailed daily reports including vehicle logs, deactivated badge lists, and incident reports. • Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency agencies to conduct fire drills, active shooter drills, and other necessary procedural drills as mandated.