Background
Kinion, Edward Franklin was born on June 4, 1933 in Casper, Wyoming, United States. Son of Ernest Lemial and Jessie Irene (Phillipsen) Kinion.
Kinion, Edward Franklin was born on June 4, 1933 in Casper, Wyoming, United States. Son of Ernest Lemial and Jessie Irene (Phillipsen) Kinion.
Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement, Casper College, 1959. AS, Casper College, 1967.
With Casper (Wyoming) Police Department, since 1959, sergeant in charge of traffic division, 1969—1973, master lieutenant in charge of traffic division, 1973—1976, Commander patrol division, 1976—1980, chief of police, since 1980. Instructor driver training Casper College, 1969—1976. Certified assessor Police Assessment Center for Hirings and Promotions.
Member Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. Served with Member of Parliament United States Army, 1955.
Founder Community Service Patrol, Casper, 1976, hit and run accident investigative unit, 1980. Founder crime prevention programs, 1980, Crime Watch Program, 1982. Co-founder Explorer Post, 1974.
Member of Wyoming Peace Officers Association (1st vice president, past president), Wyoming Association Chiefs of Police (past president), National Association Chiefs of Police, International Association Chiefs of Police, Masons, Kiwanis.
Married Doris Marlene Hahn, August 5, 1956. Children: Kimberly Irene, Karen Louise.