Kevin Young

Interim Public Safety Director

Interim Public Safety Director Kevin Young has served the Town of Landis since 2008. He was most recently promoted to Interim Public Safety Director in 2022. Interim Director Young graduated from South Rowan High School. He became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and attended Basic Law Enforcement Training through Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Director Young holds his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. His current certifications include; E.M.T, North Carolina Firefighter I&II, Emergency Vehicle Driver, Driver/Operator, and several other fire and law enforcement certifications. Director Young has held several positions within the Town of Landis Police Department including Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 handler and Interim Police Chief. Prior to joining the Town of Landis, Director Young served as a Patrol Officer for the City of Kannapolis, a Part-time Firefighter with Mount Mitchell Fire Department, and as a firefighter/relief driver with the Kannapolis Fire Department. Director Young is also a Basic Law Enforcement Instructor with Rowan – Cabarrus Community College. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter with Mount Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department for over twenty years. He also serves on the Praise Team and Security Team at Connect Christian Church. Director Young is an Eagle Scout and a member of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police.