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Paducah swears in three police officers and introduces new parks hires

Paducah City Commission · April 15, 2026

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Summary

Judge Kitchen swore in Jason Montgomery, Craig Campbell and Davin Perkins as new officers; Parks & Recreation introduced new staff Destiny Dalton and Coleman Rowe, and commissioners welcomed the hires.

The commission welcomed new public-safety and parks staff during the April 14 meeting.

Judge Kitchen administered the oath to three new police officers: Jason Montgomery (a returning hire who previously served as a training officer, detective and on SWAT; city staff said he worked security at the federal courthouse after retirement and is expected to be back at City Hall in early to mid-May), Craig Campbell (originally from Indiana; four years in the Marine Corps and most recently employed with the McCracken County Jail) and Davin Perkins (Paducah native, McCracken County High School graduate and a member of the Kentucky National Guard). Judge Kitchen led the formal oath and congratulated the officers.

Parks & Recreation staff introduced new employees Destiny Dalton (admin assistant; started March 19; background in Los Angeles County parks and with youth/mental-health programs) and Coleman Rowe (maintenance supervisor; prior service with the National Park Service and Mammoth Cave). Commissioners thanked the new employees and encouraged public engagement with upcoming events where staff will be active.

The meeting included no formal votes tied to personnel beyond the ceremonial swearing-in and introductions; recruitment and training schedules were discussed (officers to complete academy training in Richmond, Ky.).