Kevin Beary
| Kevin Beary | |
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Sheriff Kevin Beary
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| Sheriff of Orange County, Florida | |
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In office 1993–2009 |
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| Preceded by | Walter Gallagher |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Demings |
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| Born |
May 12, 1957 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (former) Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Rebekah |
| Children | four |
| Alma mater |
Liberty University University of Central Florida |
Kevin Beary (born May 12, 1957) was Sheriff 1993-2009 of Orange County, Florida, United States, heading the Orange County Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the Southeastern United States.
He was first elected in 1992 as a Republican. After election to his fourth term, he changed his party affiliation to Independent.
His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Liberty University and a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida.
He is the son of former Winter Park, Florida, University of Central Florida Police Chief Ray Beary, and the brother of Police Chief Richard Beary.
In June 2003, Sheriff Beary was named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriffs' Association. In 2002 he received the Professional Achievement Award from the University of Central Florida. In 2001 he was given the local Hispanic Community Award. In 2000 he received the local Police Athletic League Award. He is also the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1996 he was recognized by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers. The local National Rifle Association chose him as their Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Beary was appointed by (former) Governor Jeb Bush to co-chair the Florida Domestic Security Task Force (Region V) on terrorism.
He served on the FBI's Executive Advisory Team for Homeland Security. Beary was president of the Major County Sheriff's Association, Central Florida Criminal Justice Association and the Florida SWAT Association. He serves on the D.A.R.E. America Operations Advisory Committee and is past chairman of the National Police Board of G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training). Beary was selected by the American Society for Industrial Security as a member of the Society's International Standing Council on Global Terrorism.
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