David Kearney
A true public servant, David Kearney has devoted more than 36 years to protecting and serving the residents of Wyandotte County. After graduating from F.L. Schlagle High School in 1982, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, proudly serving as an Infantryman at Ft. Benning, Ft. Riley, and with the Kansas National Guard, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant.
Kearney began his law enforcement career with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in 1990, working in detention and court transport before joining the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department in 1991. There, he steadily rose through the ranks, achieving the rank of Sergeant in 1999 and retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2015.
Throughout his distinguished law enforcement career, Kearney took on a variety of leadership roles, including Field Training Officer, Public Information Officer, Dispatch Supervisor, and Patrol Sergeant.
Since 1996, Kearney has continued his commitment to public safety as Director of Security at Rogers Wholesale Liquor.
A devoted family man, David and his wife Amy have a blended family of seven children, ranging in age from 16 to 41.
A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC Service
Qualified and Ready to Lead
Work Experience
Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office
- Detention and Court Transport
Kansas City, Kansas Police Department
- Retired as Master Sergeant
- Patrol Sergeant
- Dispatch Supervisor
- Public Information Officer
- Field Training Officer
Director of Security, Rogers Wholesale Liquor
- Ensuring safety and operational integrity for one of Wyandotte County’s busiest distributors
Education
- Graduated from F.L. Schlagle High School (Class of 1982)
Skills
- Leadership in diverse law enforcement roles
- Community engagement and trust-building
- Crisis communication and public information management
- Team-building and field training
- Dispatch operations and supervision
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- U.S. Army Infantryman Certification
- Law Enforcement Certifications through Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and KCK Police Department
- Additional certifications tied to public information and field training (where applicable)
