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Friday, May 27, 2011

Kent Police Chief Opposes Guns in Bars Bill

Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee says Ohio gun law is fine as is

A proposal to allow permit-holding gun owners to carry their concealed weapon into a bar and other places that serve alcohol doesn't make sense to Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee. Similar bills have passed in the Ohio House and Senate that would allow it, and Ohio legislators are expected to approve a final bill and send it to Ohio Gov. John Kasich to be signed into law. "Alcohol and guns don’t mix," Lee said. "It’s tough because … I’m pro gun. Being a cop you kind of have to be. But on the other hand, it’s not for everybody. I think a lot of these people who go get (concealed-carry) permits, I don’t think they’re all self-defense minded. I think a lot of them it’s sort of a novel thing to do. There’s a variety of reasons I think why people…

Mr. Biggs

12:40 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Kent Police Chief to Retire After 37 Years

James Peach to leave Kent police department after 37 years

Kent Police Chief James Peach is leaving the helm of the city's police department effective Jan. 23. Peach spent 37 years with the department, which he joined in November 1973 after working three years as an officer with the Kent State University Police Department. He served as Kent's chief for 14 years.  Kent Police Capt. Michelle Lee will take over as the city's first female chief Jan. 24. When Peach started, only one member of the department had a college degree — the city's current Safety Director Bill Lillich. Soon after, Peach became the city's second police officer to get a college degree to go along with the badge. Today, three-fourths of the department's 42 officers have college degrees. For a university town, that's an …

Mustafa Ozguler

8:29 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011

Chief Peach is an incredible person, professional and a friend. He will remain as a chief in our hearts. Chief Mustafa Ozguler Turkish National Police   more ›

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