COCOA BEACH, Fla. – The Cocoa Beach Police Department says it’s named a new chief.
The agency Friday on social media congratulated Deputy Chief Kris Kuehn on being officially appointed as the city’s new police chief.
Kuehn joined the Cocoa Beach Police Department in 2005 and has served numerous roles there, including patrol officer, field training officer, detective, sergeant, and major, according to the post.
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He’s a proud graduate of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School and has been a part of the Cocoa Beach community for more than 27 years, the post states.
“It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Chief of Police, representing the dedicated men and women committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our 11,389 residents and more than 2.5 million visitors each year,” Kuehn said in a statement. “As your Police Chief, I will lead with compassion and humility. Through transparency and mutual respect, the members of the Cocoa Beach Police Department will continue to protect and serve this community while building trust, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit our city.”
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