November 18th, 2025
We meet Candidate for Cecil County Sheriff, Todd Creek
Cecil County, Md. — November 17, 2025
In an interview on Cecil TV’s Democracy 2026 segment, candidate for Cecil County Sheriff Todd Creek spoke with political correspondent Grant Handley about his 18 years in law enforcement, his priorities for public safety, and his vision for leadership if elected. Background and Motivation
Creek, a lifelong Cecil County resident and Republican, emphasized his deep community ties, noting he was born, raised, and has spent his entire law enforcement career in the county. Describing an “overactive sense of responsibility” instilled since childhood as the eldest of four brothers, Creek said stepping into the role of sheriff feels like a natural continuation of his commitment to service.
With current Sheriff Scott Adams retiring, Creek stated his goal is to build upon Adams’ leadership, recognizing recent advancements in salary competitiveness and equipment at the department.
Priorities: Growth, Recruitment, and Retention
Creek highlighted deputy retention and recruitment as a central pillar of his campaign. While salaries were once a major obstacle—prompting officers to leave for higher-paying departments—he credited recent efforts by the department, union, and county officials for achieving competitive compensation.
He aims to cultivate a long-term commitment among deputies to stay in Cecil County rather than treat the department as a stepping stone.
School Safety and Expanded Resource Officer Program
As supervisor of the school resource unit, Creek cited school safety as a top concern. He plans to double the number of school resource deputies from five to ten if elected.
He expressed concern over changes to statewide training standards. While Cecil County previously implemented the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) system through regular drills, recent state legislation has limited such training due to trauma concerns.
Creek said he hopes to advocate for restoring stronger safety protocols.
287(g) Immigration Enforcement Agreement
On the controversial federal 287(g) program, Creek expressed support for continuing Cecil County’s participation—one of just nine Maryland counties engaged in the agreement. He emphasized that the process only applies to individuals already arrested for crimes.
Leadership Team Announced
Creek has already publicly named his proposed leadership team if elected:
Chief Deputy: Stephen Brownhill, current sheriff’s office captain with experience across all units.
Major: Lawrence Waldridge, retired Elkton Police Department veteran and former interim police chief.
He emphasized that the combined team would bring over 85 years of law enforcement experience in Cecil County into leadership.
Final Message to Voters
Creek said he is entering the race as part of a prepared team committed to maintaining safety and continuing the department’s progression.
Interview conducted by Grant Handley in the Cecil TV studio as part of the station’s Democracy 2026 series.
