Kenneth, AKA Kenny is the oldest child of Darrell Kinsey, and the late Mary E. Witt. He attended the public schools of Orangeburg, South Carolina. In 1986, after graduating from Orangeburg Wilkinson High School, he received a scholarship to Clemson University. Kenny graduated from Clemson in 1991, with a BS in PRTM with an emphasis in Resource Management.

After a year in the private sector, he accepted a volunteer position with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) as a reserve Deputy Sheriff. Accepting a full time position in 1993, he was promoted through the ranks of Patrol Sergeant, Investigator, Investigative Sergeant, and Investigative Lieutenant. In 1998 Kenny was assigned to Special Operations where he assumed command of the SWAT team. Kenny was also trained at this time as a crime scene investigator.

After completing over 2000 hours of advanced training, Kenny began a twenty-two-year crime scene career that included being internationally certified through the International Association for Identification (IAI) and has processed over 850 death scenes in various capacities. Kenny has qualified in Summary, General Sessions, and U.S. District Court as an expert witness approximately 80 times in the crime scene related disciplines, including crime scene processing, latent fingerprint identification, blood stain pattern analysis, tire track/ footwear identification, and crime scene reconstruction.

Kenny has worked as a Special Agent at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Investigator for the First Judicial Circuit, Major of Administration (OCSO), Chief of Staff, and finally, the Chief Deputy of the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Kenny earned a MS in Criminal Justice in 2011 from Troy University, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD.) from Walden University in 2019. Kenny was hired by Claflin University in 2012 as an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, teaching undergraduate/graduate classes in Crime Scene Investigation, Community Policing, Civil Liberties, Justice Administration, Criminal Investigation, and Mental Health in Criminal Justice.

Chief Kinsey has been married to Teresa “Dee Dee” Kinsey for over 20 years and they are the parents of two children. Chief Kinsey is an avid supporter of law enforcement but is deeply driven to help those who have been wronged by bad actors in the criminal justice system. Kinsey has been a certified pistol and rifle instructor for nearly 20 years and has been a tactical operator for most of his career. He previously served as a member of the Salvation Army advisory board of directors, and the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce.

Kinsey is the owner and Chief Operator of Kenny Kinsey & Assoc. L.L.C., where he offers his experience of the Crime Scene Disciplines, Shooting Reconstruction, Law Enforcement Use of Force, Policy Administration, and various other civil and criminal matters.

Dr. Kinsey recognizes the many flaws, but truly believes in the American legal system. He is quick to explain the threshold for “beyond a reasonable doubt”, and the separation of powers that are the cornerstone of our great country. He is an advocate for community policing and tries in every situation to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the communities that they serve.

Chief Kinsey’s love of hunting and fishing is only superseded by his adoration and love for family and friends.