The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office swore in three new deputies at the end of November, one with local ties. They are:

Deputy Gregory Filoon is a native of Blue Bell and a graduate of Wissahickon High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from West Chester University and attended the Montgomery County Police Academy. He has experience in security, retail, and water safety.

Deputy Michael Karminski is a graduate of Methacton High School and the Montgomery County Police Academy. He earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Montgomery County Community College. Deputy Karminski also serves as a Calvary Scout in the US Army National Guard and has experience in security, hospitality, and customer service.

Deputy Christopher Miller is from Montgomery County and is a graduate of the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy. He currently serves as a patrolman in both the Womelsdorf Borough and Bethel Township police departments and was formerly a Spring City police officer as well as serving as a state correctional officer at both the Phoenix and Graterford State Correctional Institutions.

Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office