About Us
We are committed to enhancing the law enforcement profession by promoting communication, cooperation, and professional development across all levels of command in West Virginia’s police departments. Through regular meetings, collaborative initiatives, and shared resources, we support those leading the way in public safety.
Code of Ethics & Standards
We carry our work with integrity, courage, and faith: in each other, in our mission, and in the communities we serve.
Board Members
Board Members
President
Chief Shawn Schwertfeger
Wheeling Police Department
2115 Chapline St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
schwerts@wheelingwv.gov
304-234-3708
Vice President
Deputy Chief David Allard
Beckley Police Department
501 Neville Street
Beckley, WV 25801
david.allard@beckley.gov
304-256-1717
Treasurer
Chief Eric Powell
Morgantown Police Department
300 Spruce St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
epowell@morgantownwv.gov
304-284-7454
Secretary
VACANT
Past President
Chief Raymond Fridley (Ret.)
Ripley Police Department
102 South St.
Ripley, WV 25271
rl.fridley@yahoo.com
Chaplain
Chief Phil Watkins
Huntington Police Department
675 10th St.
Huntington, WV 25701
Sergeant at Arms
Chief Eric Johnson
WV International Yeager Airport Police Department
100 Airport Rd., Suite 175
Charleston, WV 25311
ericjohnson@yeagerairport.com
304-344-8033
Parliamentarian
Chief Darin McNeil (Ret.)
Barboursville Police Department
815 Main St.
Barboursville, WV 25504
chiefdmcneil@gmail.com
304-972-4598
Board Member
Chief Mark Rogers
Bridgeport Police Department
515 W Main St.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Board Member
Chief Matthew Board
Parkersburg Police Department
1 Government Sq.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
matthew.board@parkersburgpolice.com
304-424-8444
Board Member
Chief Bradley Anderson
Ripley Police Department
102 South St.
Ripley, WV 25271
Board Member
Chief Glen Staley
Star City Police Department Department
304-599-6382
370 Broadway Avenue, WV 26505
policechief@starcitywv.com
304-599-6382
Board Member
Chief Lance Morrison
Ravenswood Police Department
1 Wall Street, Suite 200
Ravenswood, WV 26651
chief@ravenswoodpolice.com
304-27335000
In Memoriam 2015–2018
Chief Joe Ciccarelli
Huntington Police Department