Belton Police Department Announces Deputy Police Chief

Published on April 14, 2025

Abdelgawad has 24 years of law enforcement experience and 11 years of management experience with the City of Raymore. He began his law enforcement career as a dispatcher with the Belton Police Department in 1999.

“Serving in a progressive community with high expectations for law enforcement, Abdelgawad understands the crime issues in Cass County. He is a passionate leader with direct experience in managing animal control, records management, 911 dispatch center, patrol operations, internal affairs investigations and policy development,” Belton Police Chief Scott Lyons said.

Abdelgawad has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration and graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 262. He moved to Belton as a child with his family in 1986 and graduated from Belton High School. He served in the Army National Guard from 1998 to 2004 and is known for his involvement in the communities of both Belton and Raymore.

“It is my experience that individuals with strong ties to a community possess an innate desire to serve with the highest degree of commitment,” Lyons said. “Abdelgawad is an excellent fit for the city’s culture and the police department.”

The deputy police chief will serve as the second in command of the police department and will serve as acting police chief/designee in their absence. The deputy police chief is responsible for managing the daily operation of the Belton Police Department through the development, coordination, direction and administration of operational activities pertaining to all law enforcement functions.