Our Goal is to make the City of Charleston a safer place to work and live in. We work in a collaborative effort with the citizens to meet those needs through programs such as the Citizens Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and the Neighborhood Assistance Officer program. As well, we strive to make our streets and highways safer by participating in local, state and national level programs to combat impaired driving.
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The Charleston Police Department consists of 162 sworn personnel and 21 civilian employees. Police service is provided to a community of over 50,000 residents with a coverage area of 33.3 square miles.
City Of Charleston Police Department Citizens Police Academy Class April 04 - June 06, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, every Thursday
CPD Junior Police and Leadership Academy will be held July 22 - 26, 2024
Employment information and opportunities with the Charleston Police Department.
Please check your email once you complete the application for upcoming testing dates and further information concerning our hiring process! Good Luck!
The Charleston Police Department participates in a Drug Take Back Program to help keep unwanted/unused prescription drugs off the street.
Our Goal is to make the City of Charleston a safer place to work and live in. We work in a collaborative effort with the citizens to meet those needs through programs such as Dare, Citizens Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and the Neighborhood Assistance Officer program. As well, we strive to make our streets and highways safer by participating in local, state and national level programs to combat impaired driving.
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For additional information about the city, you can access the City of Charleston, WV web page at charlestonwv.gov
Mailing Address: POB 2749, Charleston, WV 25330
501 Virginia St. East, Charleston, WV 25301
