The U.S. Park Police promoted Kevin C. Hay to the rank of deputy chief in charge of its Field Offices Division on March 16. Hay is now responsible for the overall supervision of the U.S. Park Police field offices. This encompasses the New York Field Office, which provides law enforcement functions at the Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island Units of the Gateway National Recreation Area, as well as at the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island National Historic Site. It also includes the San Francisco Field Office, which provides law enforcement services to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including the Presidio, Marin Headlands, Aquatic Park, and Ocean Beach.

Hay has served the force for more than 23 years with assignments in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; the Southeast Regional Office; and, currently, in Washington, D.C. His previous assignments have included the Pacific West Special Events and Tactical Team, the Horse Mounted Unit, Criminal Investigation, and Special Operations. As a captain he served as the regional law enforcement specialist for the Southeast Region; patrol commander of National Capital Parks - East; commander of the Planning and Development Unit; and commander of the Office of Professional Responsibility. For the last three years he was a major, commanding the Patrol Branch.  Prior to joining the U.S. Park Police he was an National Park Service seasonal employee (1977-84), serving as a historical interpreter, ocean lifeguard and commissioned ranger. 

Acting Assistant Chief Sal Lauro is confident in the abilities of Deputy Chief Hay. “Kevin brings significant leadership and experience to his new assignment," Lauro said. His extensive work and professional relationships with the National Park Service throughout his career will benefit the force in our partnerships with them.”

Hay has earned three college degrees, including a master's in public administration from the University of San Francisco. He is a graduate of the 215th Session of the FBI National Academy. Hay has earned more than 100 commendations, awards and letters of appreciation. He and his wife, Erica, have three children ages 15, 13, and 11.