ORANGE COUNTY Orlando
Kevin E. Beary (R)
Born Buffalo, NY, May 12, 1957 Education Lyman High
School; BS degree from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; Masters degree
in Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida; Honor graduate FBI
National Academy, 143rd class; Graduate, FBI National Executive Institute,
18th session; honorary doctorate degree, Florida Metropolitan University
Wife Rebekah Children Four Church Presbyterian
Career Melbourne (FL) Police Department, 1975-78; Orange County
S.O. 1978-89; Kennedy Space Center Security/Brevard County S.O., 1989-92;
elected Sheriff in 1992, re-elected 1996, ran unopposed 2000, re-elected
2004; teaches Criminal Justice at UCF and Florida Metropolitan University
Military U.S. Army/Florida National Guard, 1983-1989 Honors
and Affiliations Melbourne Police Officer of the Year (Rotary Award),
1976; VFW Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 1979; Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year, Sons of the American Revolution,1993; Commendation/Exemplary
Service Award, Masonic Lodge #364, 1994; Business Member of the Year Award,
Orange County Chamber of Commerce; Law Enforcement Officer of the Year,
National Black Law Enforcement Officers, 1996; Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year, National Rifle Association, 1996; Sheriffs Association; Police
Athletic League Award, 2000; Florida Center Chamber of Commerce Tourism
Safety Award, 2000; Hispanic Community Award, 2001; Co-Founder and past
President, Major County Sheriff' Association, 2002; Professional Achievement
Award, University of Central Florida, 2002; Sheriff of the Year, National
Sheriff’s Association, 2003; Past President, Florida SWAT Association
and Central Florida Criminal Justice Association; appointed by Governor
to Co-Chair Florida Domestic Security Task Force, Region V; member, U.S.
Attorney General's Law Enforcement Advisory Committee; Executive Advisory
Team for Homeland Security and D.A.R.E. America Operations Advisory Committee;
member, American Society for Industrial Security’s International
Standing Council on Global Terrorism, Political Instability and International
Crime; past Chairman, National Police Board of Gang Resistance Education
and Training (G.R.E.A.T.).
