After being sworn in, new Farms officer Kevin Khoury is congratulated by Public Safety Director John Hutchins.
By: K. Michelle Moran | Grosse Pointe Times | Published September 24, 2024
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One of the Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department’s newest hires is someone who brings police and firefighting experience with him.
Kevin Khoury has been on the beat for about a month now, having been sworn in Aug. 19 at Farms City Hall by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Derrick Kozicki, as multiple family members and other members of the department looked on. Khoury, 27, has spent the last two years working for the Detroit Police Department and was a member of the Utica Fire Department for three years. Being able to combine both of those skill sets was one of the things that drew Khoury to the Farms.
“I wanted to do public safety,” said Khoury, who grew up in the Fraser/Clinton Township area and now lives in Roseville.
He said he found out about the position from a friend from the Utica Fire Department who now works for the Farms.
“I loved the area,” Khoury said. “I loved the atmosphere (in this department). I loved doing police and fire.”
Farms Public Safety Director John Hutchins said they were thrilled to find a new officer who already had a background in police work as well as firefighting.
“It’s difficult to find cross-trained candidates,” Hutchins said.
Khoury trained at the Oakland Fire Academy and went through the Detroit Police Academy. He’s also almost finished with an associate degree in general education from Macomb Community College.
Hutchins said that with his good nature and strong communication skills, Khoury was an excellent candidate for the Farms.
“His temperament seems to be what we’re looking for,” Hutchins said.
Among those on hand to celebrate Khoury’s swearing-in were his mom and dad, Rawda and Hanna Khoury, and his fiancée, Grace Valentic, her dad, and several of Khoury’s nieces and nephews.
“I’m very happy for him,” Rawda Khoury said. “I’m proud of him. I’m glad he’s here.”
For another family member, this was an exciting moment as well. Kevin’s older brother, Michael, is a fire lieutenant in Hazel Park.
“I’m very proud of him and looking forward to seeing him flourish in this field,” Michael Khoury said.