Congresswoman Tenney Congratulates Rome Police Chief Kevin Beach on Retirement

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) last week delivered the following remarks congratulating Rome Police Chief Kevin Beach on his upcoming retirement and thanking him for his many years of service to the City of Rome.

Kevin Beach began his career in public safety as a corrections officer in 1993. Chief Beach joined the Rome Police Department in 1994 and was promoted to detective in 2000. In 2008, he was appointed Chief of Police, one of Rome’s youngest ever. Chief Beach carried on the legacy of his father, who was also a Rome police officer for 20 years.

Text of Tenney’s remarks is below and a clip of the remarks can be found here.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Today I’d like to recognize and honor Rome Police Chief Kevin Beach, who will retire at the end of January after an incredible career.

Kevin first joined the Rome Police Department in September of 1994, following in his father Bruce’s footsteps. Kevin took quickly to the job and was promoted to the rank of detective after six years.

In 2005, Kevin was appointed detective commander, and then deputy chief in 2007. In 2008, he was appointed as the youngest police chief in the city’s history. At just 36, Kevin had been with the department for 14 years but was picked for the top spot because of his exemplary track record and leadership skills.

Kevin’s hard work, dedication and love for the city was evident every day he was on the job. During his tenure as Chief, the department introduced community programs such as Shop with a Cop, Law Enforcement Day, and the creation of the Community Impact Unit. Kevin has also successfully navigated the department through difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the national defund the police movement.

Kevin, thank you for your lifetime of service and commitment to the City of Rome. Your department is in great hands that learned from the best.

Thank you.

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