Chief Kenton Oliver

Chief Kenton Oliver has served the Leland Grove Police Department since June 2006.

Chief Oliver started his law enforcement journey in 1994 as an Auxiliary Deputy with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department. In June of 2006 Sgt. Oliver was selected as a Part-Time Officer for the Leland Grove Police Department. In October of that year D/Chief Oliver was promoted to full time status where he has risen to his current rank.

Chief Oliver has held or currently holds the following certifications: Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer/Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Officer, PBT Technician, Juvenile Officer, Taser Instructor, and Bike Patrol Officer.

Chief Oliver was sworn in as the Chief of Police at the March 24, 2026 city council meeting. 

 

E-mail the Chief at: Chief.Oliver@lelandgrove.com