Chester County Sheriff's Office Appoints Kevin Creighton as Captain

Veteran law enforcement leader brings over 30 years of experience to new role

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:50am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shiny metal police badge, its surface reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The appointment of a veteran law enforcement leader to a key command role underscores the Chester County Sheriff's Office's commitment to upholding the law and maintaining public safety.Chester Today

The Chester County Sheriff's Office has appointed Kevin Creighton as their new Captain, bringing over three decades of law enforcement experience to the agency. Creighton joins the Sheriff's Office following a distinguished career with the Pennsylvania State Police, where he held leadership positions at every rank from Trooper to Captain, including serving as the Director of Operational Training for the Bureau of Training and Education.

Why it matters

Creighton's extensive background in law enforcement leadership, training, and operational standards will be a valuable addition to the Chester County Sheriff's Office as they work to maintain public safety and uphold the law in the region.

The details

In his previous role with the Pennsylvania State Police, Creighton oversaw statewide training operations, supervised instructional staff, and managed critical areas including use-of-force review, emergency vehicle incident analysis, and personnel accountability. He has also served on multiple policy and promotional committees, contributing to agency standards, curriculum development, and organizational governance.

  • Creighton was appointed as Captain of the Chester County Sheriff's Office on April 7, 2026.

The players

Kevin Creighton

A veteran law enforcement officer with over 30 years of experience, including leadership roles at every rank from Trooper to Captain with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Kevin D. Dykes

The Sheriff of Chester County, Pennsylvania, who stated that Creighton's background in leadership, training, and accountability will be a valuable addition to the Sheriff's Office.

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What they’re saying

“Captain Creighton brings a strong background in leadership, training, and accountability. His experience at the command level and his focus on operational standards will be a valuable addition to the Sheriff's Office.”

— Kevin D. Dykes, Sheriff, Chester County

The takeaway

Creighton's appointment as Captain of the Chester County Sheriff's Office represents a significant addition of law enforcement leadership experience and expertise to the agency, which will help strengthen their ability to maintain public safety and uphold the law in the region.