Retiring Police Chief Kehoe Called a "Role Model"

Newtown Police Chief Michael Kehoe is described by those in his department as a ”role model,” according to the CT Post.

Since Kehoe, who will retire at the beginning of 2016, became chief, the department started a traffic unit, a commercial truck enforcement unit and a bicycle patrol program, among other initiatives. In 2005, the department earned its first state accreditation, one of only 30 Connecticut departments that did so.

In addition, a recent report by Safewise, a security system search website, ranked Newtown the fourth-safest place in the state and the 23rd-safest in the nation.

Kehoe, 60, was the face of the department during the tragedy at Sandy Hook and its aftermath. He was described as calm, focused, and knew how to handle his responsibilities.

Members of the department said that Kehoe’s door was always open and they could always go in and share concerns with him.

Kehoe has been with the department for about 37 years and has been chief since 2001.

For more, visit the CT Post.