Kevin Beary (born May 12, 1957) was Sheriff 1993-2009 of Orange County, Florida, United States, heading the Orange County Sheriff's Office, one of the largest law enforcement bodies in the Southeastern United States.He was first elected in 1992 as a Republican. After election to his fourth term, he changed his party affiliation to Independent.His educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Liberty University and a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. Wikipedia