Kevin Harris Retiring From Sheriff’s Office

May 21, 2011

A retirement ceremony was held Friday at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for Kevin Harris. Harris, who is assigned to the Century Precinct, is retiring from the department after 27 years.

Upon his retirement, Harris will receive an honorary promotion to sergeant.

Pictured top: Kevin Harris and family members at his retirement ceremony Friday afternoon at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Pensacola. Pictured inset: Lt. Carl Jones shares a memory about Harris as Sheriff David Morgan looks on. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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24 Responses to “Kevin Harris Retiring From Sheriff’s Office”

  1. chris on May 24th, 2011 6:10 pm

    Congrats Kevin…. Now its your turn to run for sheriff.

  2. Polythenepam on May 23rd, 2011 9:47 pm

    Congratulations, you have set the bar high during your career for fairness , humanity , and making yourself approachable. You will be sorely missed. We should have more like you. Enjoy your new path in life. Good luck.

  3. oystermansgirl on May 23rd, 2011 10:52 am

    Congratulations!!! That is an awesome accomplishment! So happy to see you at the store and look forward to more of those great sandwiches!!

  4. 429SCJ on May 23rd, 2011 9:51 am

    Kevin served the community as a fine officer, Sheriff Morgan should sit down and review his subordinats records to ensure that good people are not overlooked. Kevin was never involved with the McNesby hits and scandals, He is clean! and should have been promoted to sergeant long ago. I think Mr Morgan should look at what some of his staff were doing in the 70s and 80s guys that have been promoted! My what a $160.00 would buy in 1977.

  5. Teresa Tomberlin Boyett on May 23rd, 2011 6:32 am

    Kevin I have know you since 1974. You have come a long way. Good luck

  6. JW on May 22nd, 2011 7:47 pm

    “Honorary” promotion to Sergeant? What a slap in the face. He gave the county, communtiy and the ECSO 27 years and he was never promoted to Sergeant while on active duty, are you kidding me?!

    Thank you sir for your service to Escambia County, may the good Lord keep his hand over you and your family as your ease into your retirement.

  7. Steve G. on May 22nd, 2011 6:29 pm

    Kevin, Hope you enjoy your retirement to the fullest, You have Always been a Fair and Just Law enforcement Officer and you will be missed by all, we will see ya soon when we stop in for a chocolate and vanilla shake :)

    THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE
    FOR Escambia County
    Steve G

  8. Youngest Favorite Daughter on May 22nd, 2011 6:23 pm

    Kevin, Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy your new business. Thanks for your help with getting mom a scanner. I miss the pool “lessons”. Take care and tell Kim and the In Laws I said hello.

  9. Ronnie Faulk on May 22nd, 2011 4:54 pm

    Congratulations on your retirement you Old Dog. I’ll be there in 5 years LOL. Glad you could retire my friend. I’ll see you sometime this week Brother. Have a good one.

  10. Carolyn M. on May 22nd, 2011 4:00 pm

    Since all of us working at HFCU wanted to see Bodo you came in with him one day. I will never forget the look in that dog’s eyes when I punched you on your arm. Scares me even now You calmly told me not to do that!! Thanks for your service to Esc. Co and your friendship you gave so freely. Keep making your Vanilla Sodas. ( Patti and I make good fudge.)

  11. Judith Helton on May 22nd, 2011 1:01 pm

    You were one of the most respected members of the sheriff’s office. The kindness and compassion you showed victims of crime will long be remembered. Good luck with retirement and your business. Life is so short……..enjoy your time and family.

  12. Tommy Simmons on May 22nd, 2011 10:31 am

    Congratulations Kevin you have done a great job and have always treated people with respect and fairness.That is one reason your won business is working so well, the way you treat the public. I knew when we were on a EMS callout of Station 50 that needed Law Enforecement there I could always count on things being secure and safe for us. Enjoy and have a good life.

  13. Jennifer on May 22nd, 2011 8:09 am

    Congrats on your retirement! Wishing you happiness and relaxing times to come!

  14. hellbilly on May 22nd, 2011 12:18 am

    time to kick back and relax. hope you have a long and happy retirement.

  15. Big Jim on May 21st, 2011 9:31 pm

    Well, Congrats Kevin! Now you have more time to make those delicious Cheesesteak Subs!!

  16. terri sanders on May 21st, 2011 8:58 pm

    Nah,he doesn’t have time to go fishing…He is self employed now…..you know the drill…write your own paycheck…set your own hours.Thanks Kevin,for being one of the fairest and most level headed cop I have ever been priveledged to know.Glad you are going to be staying around the north end! But now who will Carrie call to shoot the rattlesnake off the sidewalk? I still think you ought to sell fudge! That’s where the real money is !!!

  17. xpeecee on May 21st, 2011 7:59 pm

    Thank you for your service, Sir! : )

  18. JIM W on May 21st, 2011 1:43 pm

    Good luck and thanks for your service. Now grab a fishing pole and go enjoy your retirement.

  19. Richard & Rose Pugsley on May 21st, 2011 12:23 pm

    Congratution, Let”s all get together soon !!!

  20. xpeecee on May 21st, 2011 9:41 am

    Thanks for your service, Mr. Harris! Now, lay it down and go fishin’… : )

  21. OldMarine on May 21st, 2011 9:10 am

    Congratulations Sir and thanks, Buy a few Fishing poles and enjoy your Family!

  22. Kevin Vickrey on May 21st, 2011 7:13 am

    Congratulations Kevin!!! It was good working with you.

  23. M on May 21st, 2011 7:02 am

    Run for sheriff.Need someone that’s from here to be OUR Sheriff.

  24. Pattie Booker on May 21st, 2011 12:53 am

    Kevin times has gone by so fast.I still often think of us playing card and you bringing Bodo down he was a beautiful dog. Hope you have a great retirement.wishing you happiness and lots of great time with your family