Chief Steve Caraway began his career with the Kenner Police Department in 1977, following a three-year tour of duty as a Military Police Officer in the United States Marine Corps. 

During his first seven years of service with the Kenner Police Department, Chief Caraway was assigned to the Patrol Division.  In 1984, he was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division where he remained until 1990, at which time he was tasked with establishing the Office of Training and Development. 

In 1991, Chief Caraway was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, remaining in the Office of training and Development until 1996, at which time he returned to the Criminal/Narcotics Investigations Division as Commander. 

In 1998, Chief Caraway was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was placed in command of the Investigative and Support Services Bureau. 

Chief Caraway was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2002, during which time he continued to serve as the Commander of the Investigative and Support Services Bureau.

During Chief Caraway’s career, he received training and certification as an instructor in numerous disciplines of law enforcement.  Chief Caraway is a 1994 graduate of the FBI National Academy.

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