The Chester County Sheriff's Office has boosted its security measures to strengthen the safety and security of county facilities, courts, and the community.

Six individuals from the Chester County Sheriff's Office were recently promoted, taking their ceremonial oath in Courtroom 1 of the County's Justice Center. Those promoted include Daniel Clifton, Martin Lawson, and Robert Burkley, who moved from corporal to the rank of sergeant. Deputies Deborah Gibney, Deborah Scavello, and Kevin Griffin are now corporals.

In addition to the these promotions, the Sheriff's Office has strengthened and expanded its security team, promoting Jose Mestre, James Harris, and Samantha Gomez from security officer I to security officer II and welcoming seven new security officers to reinforce safety measures.

Under the leadership of Sheriff Kevin Dykes, the Chester County Sheriff's Office has implemented several changes to increase security operations and enhance staffing levels.

To add to the security efforts, the Sheriff's Office has partnered with a vendor security company that has deployed seven security officers under the sheriff's command to provide supplemental security services.

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is focused on a comprehensive overhaul, which includes the creation of new security positions; revitalizing the honor guard unit, fugitive apprehension unit, and wheels unit; implementing physical fitness programs to boost deputy well-being; and community outreach.

In addition, the Sheriff's Office has launched an aggressive recruitment campaign with three deputy candidates set to graduate from the academy in June, two additional deputies recently hired, and four new deputy candidates scheduled to begin their training at the police academy in July. More deputy candidates are also being interviewed to fill additional spots.

Also, the Sheriff's Office plans to deputize two members of the Chester County Prison staff to serve as K-9 handlers, creating a partnership to expand K-9 services across the county, including the enhancement of the current unit.