Lt. Mark Begley has been named the new deputy chief of police.

Chief Darryl Perry announced Begley's selection yesterday.

Begley was chosen following a written exam, an administrative exercise and an interview on critical issues facing law enforcement, the county and the Kaua'i Police Department.

The selection committee included Perry, Honolulu Deputy Chief of Police Michael Tucker and Maui Deputy Chief of Police Gary Yabuta.

Begley will be sworn in Nov. 20.