Mayor Names Kevin Meyer Chief of Police
Mayor Michael O’Connor is pleased to announce the selection of Kevin Meyer as Chief of Police for The City of Frederick. Meyer, who has served as Interim Chief of the Frederick Police Department since December 2025, brings more than 18 years of service with the department and extensive experience across nearly every level of the organization.
Meyer was selected following a comprehensive search process that included a nationwide search and a community-member-led search committee.
“Kevin Meyer understands both this department and this community in a way that can only come from years of serving them,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to developing people, building relationships and continually challenging himself and those around him to grow. During his time leading the department, Kevin has also shown the steady judgment and thoughtful leadership this position demands. I am confident he is the right person to lead the Frederick Police Department into its next chapter while continuing to strengthen the trust between our officers and the community they serve.”
Meyer joined the Frederick Police Department more than 18 years ago and has served in a wide range of operational, investigative, supervisory and command roles. His experience includes serving at every level of patrol and its supervision, working as a detective in the Drug Enforcement Unit, supervising the Training Unit, commanding the Support Services Division and Patrol Division 1, and serving as Deputy Chief of the Operational Services Bureau before being named Interim Chief in December 2025.
During his career, Meyer has overseen personnel and training operations, coordinated hiring and promotional processes, worked with community and educational organizations on law enforcement recruitment, and helped develop training for both new and experienced officers. He has also worked with outside law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission on entry-level police training objectives.
His command experience has included coordinating the City’s law enforcement response to significant incidents, including the March 2023 tanker explosion on U.S. Route 15, as well as overseeing responses to other critical incidents.
“It is an incredible honor to be selected to lead the department where I have spent my career and in the community I have always called home,” Meyer said. “I know the caliber of the men and women who serve this city, and I know the responsibility that comes with earning and maintaining the trust of the people we serve. As Chief, my commitment is to support our officers, invest in their growth and development, and make sure we continue to evolve as a department. Frederick is growing and changing, and we have an obligation to grow with it while remaining grounded in professionalism, accountability and service. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead that work alongside our officers, our City partners and our community.”
A graduate of Urbana High School and longtime Frederick County resident, Meyer has deep roots in the community and continues to live in Frederick County with his family.
Meyer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Criminal Justice in Leadership through Liberty University. His continued professional development includes graduating from the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and completing the Public Safety Leadership: The West Point Way program. Meyer is also a graduate of Leadership Frederick County’s Class of 2025.
Meyer’s involvement in the Frederick community has included work with the Human Relations Commission, Frederick County Local Management Board, Frederick County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County. His additional community involvement has included the City Youth Matrix, Chief’s Community Advisory Board and youth sports.
The search for Frederick’s next Chief of Police began in March and attracted more than 30 applicants. Mayor O’Connor selected three finalists, including Meyer, from a pool of applicants provided by a community-led search committee.
“Selecting a Chief of Police is one of the most consequential decisions we make for our community,” Mayor O’Connor said. “I am grateful to the members of the search committee and everyone who contributed their time and perspective throughout this process. Their participation helped ensure we approached this decision thoughtfully and with the needs of both our department and our community in mind.”
Meyer officially assumed his duties as Chief of Police this week.