Kevin J. Bethel

Kevin J. Bethel is a former Deputy Police Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, the 4th largest police department in the nation. As Deputy Commissioner he was in charge of Patrol Operations for the entire city. He also served as Founder and Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Juvenile Justice Institute. Kevin’s commitment and passion for reforming the Juvenile Justice System remains an ongoing priority.

In his role at the District, Kevin guides our continuing efforts to create and maintain safe, supportive, and caring environments in which our students can achieve at the highest levels. He is charged with implementing school safety best practices District-wide; revising standards, job descriptions, and recruitment practices for school police and other safety sensitive positions; partnering with the Office of Student Support Services to integrate social and emotional learning and student advocacy into safety initiatives; standardizing the security screening implementation to promote positive school culture; and forging meaningful partnerships with community, city and union stakeholders.

Kevin holds a Master of Science in Public Safety Management from St. Joseph’s University and is a graduate of the FBI’s National Executive Institute.