Ken
Furlong, Sheriff of Carson City
Sheriff Kenneth T. Furlong was born and raised in Carson
City. He graduated from Carson High in 1975, then
enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1978. While
in the Air Force, Kenny earned an Associates Degree in
Police Science, another Associates Degree in Criminal
Justice and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice
Administration.
He retired from the USAF, Office of Special
Investigations, in 1998. Before his election to the
Office of Sheriff, Kenny was employed as a Detective
Sergeant with the Department of Public Safety, Major
Crimes Unit. This appointment followed his transfer from
the Nevada State Parole and Probation Department, where
he served as a Court Services Officer and Field
Supervision Officer.
Since taking office, Sheriff Furlong has introduced
several new programs and has reestablished a few from
the past. The most visible programs include: Volunteers
in Policing, Chaplain's Program, Community Resource
Officers, and a revitalized Reserve Program. He is
committed to enhancing law enforcement in Carson City
through educational opportunities, community involvement
and youth/senior citizen contacts.
Kenny spends his free time with wife, Phyllis, their two
grown children and two grandchildren. He also enjoys
cars, motorcycles, sports and computers.
Sheriff Furlong is the 26th Sheriff to serve Ormsby
County/Carson City since 1861.
Source:
http://www.ccsheriff.com/sheriff.php
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