The Chester County Sheriff’s Office has announced the hiring of five new deputies and the promotion of a deputy to corporal. 

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office welcomed deputy Nicholas Fernandez (recipient of the Police Academy’s Physical Conditioning Award), deputy Angel Chimal Rodrigues (recipient of the Police Academy’s Academic Achievement Award) and deputy Ernesto Pinda. The new deputies have completed their training at the Delaware County Community College’s Police Academy and they have demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication to law enforcement.  

The Sheriff’s Office also hired deputy Brett Popiny, who joins the department after serving in the Telford Borough Police Department. He has over a decade of experience in law enforcement. Additionally, Kiri Burgos, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office for two years, has been promoted from security operator to deputy. 

Kelly McGonigal, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office for four years, has been promoted from deputy to corporal. Their promotions reflect their dedication and contributions to the mission and vision of the Sheriff’s Office.

Since the new administration took office, the Sheriff’s Office has hired 20 new staff members. The office has implemented an aggressive recruitment and retention plan to continue attracting the best deputies in the county, as well as expanding the digital presence to recruit via social media, ensuring the county continues to reach a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. 

Sheriff Kevin Dykes said,  “In spite of the challenges we face both locally and nationally with law enforcement hiring, I am extremely proud of our agency’s commitment to staffing the best deputies in Chester County. I am delighted to welcome our new deputies and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in ensuring public safety throughout the county.”