Montco Sheriff Touts Diversity of New Hires

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office highlighted the diversity of six new hires during a ceremony on Friday.

Three of six recently hired deputies were sworn in on Friday, July 8 at 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

"Considering the diverse population that we serve, I want our staff to represent all of the citizens of Montgomery County,” said Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny. “This latest group of six hires includes two African Americans and two females.”

Kilkenny said the hiring reflects his promise to "bring more diversity to the office."

According to the Sheriff's Office, the new hires include:

• Dep. Brandi N. Schuettler of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania is ACT 120 certified through the Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy. She holds a bachelor of arts in psychologyfrom Temple University.
• Dep. Sandra A. Henderson of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania is a former transportationsecurity agent at the Philadelphia airport and will attend the Penn State Deputy SheriffEducation and Training program.
• Dep. Daniel W. Gorham of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is a former U.S. Marine Corps Vehicle Commander, Engine Specialist and Radio Operator, and a graduate of the U.S.Marine Corps School of Leadership. He is ACT 120 certified through the Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy.