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The Training Unit of the Beckley Police Department is under the direction of Sergeant J. R. Corey. Sgt. Corey is a graduate of Marshall Univeristy, West Virginia State Police Academy and the 231st session of the FBI National Academy. Sgt Corey is a certified Instructor through the West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Service in the following areas: Active Shooter Response , Tactical operations, Tactical shooting, Taser X-26 /M-26, Patrol Rifle, Select Fire Weapons, Shotgun, Handgun, Evasive Driving, and Police k-9’s.

The Beckley Police Department recognizes the importance of training and is committed to providing the best training available to all personnel. The Beckley Police Department Training Unit is dedicated to developing the skills, knowledge and service delivery of sworn and civilian employees.  We will provide comprehensive training to ensure our citizens are provided quality, public safety services while being treated with professionalism, dignity and respect.

Training has been cited as the most important responsibilities in any law enforcement agency.

Training serves three broad purposes: • First, well-trained officers are generally better prepared to act decisively and correctly in a broad spectrum of situations. • Second, training usually results in greater productivity, self-reliance, and effectiveness. • Third, it fosters cooperation and unity of purpose. The Beckley Police Department conducts an average of 5,000 hrs of continuing education a year.

Make sure to keep posted to our website for any up coming training that you might be interested in.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming training.
Contact the Training Coordinator:
Sgt. Jake Corey
340 Prince Street
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-1717
Email- jcorey@beckleypd.com

Sgt. J.R. Corey