Keith King
Keith King
1983
As an athlete, Keith King participated in Football, Basketball, Track, and Baseball. His numerous honors include News-Herald Player of the Year, MVP of the G.R.C., V.F.W. Team MVP, and All Ohio special mention. He participated in several musicals including South Pacific and Oklahoma. Keith worked at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy, detective, SWAT, and Marine Patrol. He earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice and an MBA, graduated from Police Executive Leadership College, certificates from ODNR Watercraft, and USCG Maritime Law Enforcement. In 1991 Keith was named Ohio Watercraft Officer of the Year, Sheriff’s Association Life Saving Award, and in 1994 Lake County Blue Coats Distinguished Service Award. After law enforcement, he founded United Research, Inc. providing services to law firms, indigent defendants, and the Innocence Project. He is the only known private investigator non-lawyer in U.S. History to sit as second chair during trial.
Interview with Keith King
- What sports did you play? He played all of the sports here at Fairport and he was also involved in all of the school musicals and was a part of the community.
- What motivated you? He is motivated that his efforts can improve the quality of life.
- What are your strengths? One of his strengths is to connect with people and society.
- What was challenging? Throughout his high school career, it wasn't always easy - it was also challenging.
- How many players played on your sports teams? He had about 30-35 players on his football team, 15 players on his basketball team and about 15-18 players on his varsity baseball team.
- Did you play for any other sports teams? He only played for the Skippers.
- How old are you? He is 52 and has been out of school for 34 years.
- What are you proud of? One thing that he is proud of is starting the marine patrol.
- How did attending Faiport impact you? Going to Fairport impacted his life by using the tools that you use most in life.
- What do you love about Fairport? He loved Fairport. It is the best little town in Lake County said Mr. King.
- What was your favorite sport and why? He loved playing football because of the competition and the teamwork.
About the Interviewer: Dustin Hart is an 8th grader at Fairport Harding High School. He enjoys spending time with his friends and playing computer games.