Kevin Fennessy

Sergeant - Ocean County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant Kevin Fennessy has been with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office since 2008 and currently serves in the Homeland Security Division. He is a certified FAA Part 107 drone pilot and supervises the agency’s drone unit, comprised of 13 pilots operating 23 drones. Under his leadership, the unit achieved National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) standards through the Law Enforcement Drone Association and conducted over 1,300 flights in 2024. The team supports tactical operations including SWAT interior searches and overwatch during warrant executions. Sgt. Fennessy is also a seasoned K9 handler and currently supervises the Sheriff’s K9 Unit, consisting of 8 handlers and 13 dogs. He has been a asset of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team since 2015 and is a Deputy U.S. Marshal, assigned as a K9 asset to the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. His work exemplifies the integration of innovative technology and tactical expertise in modern law enforcement.

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