About Cheol Kang

He is the Chief of the Community Programs and Services Division for the King County Sheriff’s Office, where he is responsible for the agency’s outreach programs, recruiting efforts, communications, and contracting.

Cheol was originally born in Pusan, South Korea. He and his family immigrated to the United States as a child. He grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Seattle University in 1999. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from TUI University, where he graduated with summa cum laude honors in 2009.

Cheol began his public service in the United States Navy, where he served as an aviation maintenance officer for EA-6B Prowler squadrons at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. He deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After leaving active duty, Kang continued to serve as a public affairs officer in the Navy Reserves, holding positions such as Fleet Week Officer in Charge and Reserve Public Affairs Director at Naval Special Warfare Command.

Cheol joined the Mukilteo Police Department in 2004 and has held a variety of positions during his tenure, including patrol officer, detective, crime prevention officer, patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, and police commander. He was responsible for the creation of the crime prevention division and all its outreach and education programs, such as the Citizens Police Academy, National Night Out Against Crime, and the Police Volunteer program. Kang also served as a criminal law instructor for the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Cheol served for seven years as the Police Chief for the Mukilteo Police Department, where he oversaw the creation of several new programs, including the School Resource Officer, Embedded Social Worker, Body Worn Cameras, supervisor leadership development, and employee wellness. He also serves as an associate instructor in the Criminal Justice Department at Everett Community College.

Cheol's dedication to law enforcement and his community is evident in his many years of service and leadership in implementing innovative programs to promote public safety and well-being.