Pleasanton PD promotes next captain

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New Capt. Kurt Schlehuber (left) takes the oath of office delivered by Police Chief David Swing during a promotion ceremony at the Pleasanton Police Department. (Photo courtesy of PPD)
New Capt. Kurt Schlehuber (right) is pinned by his father Dave Kenner. (Photo courtesy of PPD)
Capt. Kurt Schlehuber (right) shares a hug with his father Dave Kenner. (Photo courtesy of PPD)

The Pleasanton Police Department found their next captain from within, promoting Kurt Schlehuber to the role earlier this month.

Capt. Schlehuber, who will oversee investigations and support services, has worked for the department since joining as a police officer in 2003, including the past five-plus years as a lieutenant.

“I am confident that with your leadership, we will continue down the path that we’ve been on for previous years and also take us to new heights. I’m looking forward to what that future will hold,” Police Chief David Swing said to Schlehuber during the promotion ceremony, held privately with COVID-19 precautions in place.

Schlehuber then received the ceremonial pin, and a congratulatory hug, from his father Dave Kenner.

First joining the department 17 years ago, Schlehuber initially served as a patrol officer, bicycle officer, field training officer, SWAT operator and child abuse detective. While climbing the ranks, he also worked as a watch commander, field training manager and PPD Technology Committee member. He was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant in December 2015.

Schlehuber earned a master’s degree in public administration from Cal State East Bay and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cal State Sacramento. He also attended the FBI National Academy.

As captain of investigations and support services, Schlehuber leads more than 40 first responders and professional staff members within PPD. He succeeds Craig Eicher, who retired toward the end of January.