O’Connell Honored for 20 Years of Service

City Manager Jim Scholl last night congratulated Key West Police Officer Kevin O’Connell for his 20 years of service with the department.

Officer O’Connell came to the Key West Police Department in April of 1996. He was born and raised in Key West. He served in the Army and was a Monroe County Sheriff’s reserve deputy before he joined the Police Department. Officer O’Connell has worked as a patrol officer and a detective. But he is best known, throughout his career, as “the DUI cop” in the traffic unit.

Officer O’Connell dedicated many years of his service to an intense effort that ensures public safety by keeping drunk drivers off the roads. His efforts have been recognized and commended by the state.

During his 20 years of service, Officer O’Connell has served with professionalism and dedication, and his commitment is reflected in numerous commendations from the department and from members of the community.

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