St. Louis County Colonel Jon Belmar, chief of Police, announced the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Gregory to the rank of deputy chief on Friday, June 29.
Deputy Chief Kenneth Gregory joined the Department in 1979. He served as a police officer in the North County Precinct, West County Precinct, and Municipal Services Unit. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served in the North County Precinct and Tactical Operations Unit. When promoted to Lieutenant, he served in the West County and North County Precincts. He next served at the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy as a Captain. And as a Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Chief Gregory was the Commander of the Division of Special Operations, Division of Patrol, and most recently the Division of Criminal Investigation.
Gregory received his bachelor degree from University of Missouri-Columbia. During his career, Deputy Chief Gregory has received 45 awards, commendations, and letters of appreciation.
