[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING LEWISVILLE POLICE CHIEF KEVIN DEAVER

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exemplary 
leadership and public service of Chief Kevin Deaver as he retires as 
Police Chief for the Lewisville Police Department (LPD). Chief Deaver 
has served in this role for LPD since August 22, 2018, completing a 35-
year career in law enforcement, 25 of which have been with the City of 
Lewisville.
  Chief Deaver began his law enforcement career with the San Angelo 
Police Department in February 1989, before joining the LPD in August 
1998. During his career, Deaver has worked as a Patrol Officer, 
Motorcycle Traffic Officer, Canine Officer, Narcotics Detective, Patrol 
Sergeant, Narcotics Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Community Services 
Captain, Patrol Captain, Administrative Services Assistant Chief, and 
the Patrol Operations Assistant Chief. In addition, he served as a 
field supervisor for the North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force.
  Chief Deaver is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a 
Bachelor of Arts and Applied Sciences with a concentration in Criminal 
Justice, Public Affairs/Community Service, and Sociology. Chief Deaver 
is a also a graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement 
Administration's School of Police Supervision and Management College as 
well as the FBI-Law Enforcement Trilogy Series which consists of the 
Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and the 
Executive Leadership Institutes. Additionally, Chief Deaver holds a 
Master Peace Officer Certification from TCOLE.
  In leading the LPD, Chief Deaver has worked to build on the culture 
established by his predecessors, Chief McFadden and Chief Kerbow, of 
always ensuring the Department stood for professionalism. During his 
tenure, Chief Deaver advocated for the construction of the new Tittle 
McFadden Public Safety Center and played a major role in the design of 
the building. He secured STEP pay for police communication and 
detention personnel and worked with Lewisville Fire Chief Mark McNeal 
to create the City's first Mental Health Crisis Team (CoCare), 
implemented FLOCK technology throughout the City and commissioned a 
staffing study for the department that led to staffing increases over 
the last five years. Finally, he led the department through successful 
re-accreditation of LPD in 2022 as one of 50 recognized Texas Law 
Enforcement Program agencies while also guiding the Department through 
the annexation of Castle Hills, COVID-19, and the protests following 
the brutal killing of George Floyd. Chief Deaver has honorably carried 
the mantle of law enforcement leadership during one of the most 
challenging periods our country has witnessed.
  On behalf of the constituents of the 26th Congressional District of 
Texas, I join the City of Lewisville in appreciation of the 
professionalism and steady leadership he has shown, caring both for his 
employees and the community the Lewisville Police Department serves 
each day.
  We are all indebted to him for the character, innovation and servant 
heart he brought to his duties, and I wish him and his family a long 
and satisfying retirement.

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