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Overview

The Police Records Unit has moved to their new permanent location in the Police Department. Access to the Records Unit is from the new front lobby of the Police Department located at at the southwest corner of 1 Community Boulevard.

The Police Department is divided into three divisions:

The Patrol Division which includes; Patrol, K-9, the Traffic Unit, Community Service Officers, Crime Prevention, and D.A.R.E.

The Investigations Division includes the Criminal Investigations Unit, Youth Investigations, School Liaison Officers, Tactical Officers, Crime Analysis, Bicycle Unit, and Evidence.

The Support Services Division includes Communications, Records, Planning, Training and Research,  Social Services and Information Technology.

Quick Links  Police Candidate Eligibility Register  Red Light Photo Enforcement Program

Please be aware of the new Entrance Path for the Police Department.

Chief of Police: William Benson
Email: wbenson@wheelingil.gov

Deputy Chief of Police: John Teevans
Email: jteevans@wheelingil.gov


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Personnel

Organizational Values

Partnership

We are committed to working on partnerships with the community and with each other to identify and resolve issue which impact public safety.

Encouragement

We will encourage participation and input from all levels of our organization and all individuals and groups in the Village.

Integrity

We are committed to nurturing the public trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Dedication

We dedicate ourselves to professional law enforcement service through open system of communication, community partnerships, improved department management, enhanced operational procedures, and the utilization of problem solving methods and strategies.

We Serve - We Protect - We Care