The Beavercreek Police Department has appointed Officer Casey McCain to detective, marking the department's first-ever female detective in its history.
Officer McCain, began her journey with the City of Beavercreek Police Department in February 2022. Prior to her tenure here, McCain served as a police officer with the City of Urbana since 2016, where she gained experience in various areas of law enforcement, including officer-in-charge responsibilities, LEADS TAC duties, and fleet maintenance.
McCain honed her skills as a dispatcher at the Champaign County Communications Center from 2013 to 2016, where she managed calls for multiple police and fire departments. A proud alumna of Urbana High School, McCain pursued higher education at Clark State Community College, graduating with an Associate of Science Degree in General Studies in December 2017. Her commitment to law enforcement was further solidified by her successful completion of the Clark State Community College Police Academy, where she obtained her Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification in November 2015.
"Officer McCain has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication throughout her career,” said Beavercreek Police Chief Jeff Fiorita. “Her assignment to detective is a testament to her exemplary service to the Beavercreek community and leadership qualities. We are proud to have her as the first female detective in our department's history."
Currently, among the 50 sworn police officers, the Beavercreek Police Department has a total of 10 female officers, representing the highest number of women ever to serve on its force.