Beckley Police Department
To Serve and Protect
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| Emergency | 911 |
| Police Main | (304)256-1720 |
| City Hall | (304)256-1768 |
 Records Division |
Detective Bureau |
Police K-9 Unit |
| Municipal Court |
Highway Safety |
Parking Enforcement |
| Support Services |
Training |
Narcotics Unit |
| Domestic Violence |
Training
The Training Unit of the Beckley Police Department is under the direction of Sergeant J. R. Corey. Sgt. Corey is a certified Firearms Instructor as well as a certified K-9 instructor.
| Although a great deal of initial training is given toeveryswornofficer,it is vital that education continue throughout an officer’s career. This is becausecriminal trends, new technologies and Department goals and objectives are continually constantly evolving. Police investigation methods and the tools utilized must progress simultaneously with the surrounding environment. The Beckley Police Department strives to meet these changes as they occur by providing the very latest training to our officers by way of in-service training. |  |
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Advanced technology has greatly increased sophistication
of criminal activity at all levels, often requiring officers to approach their
subsequent investigations from varying perspectives. In addition to this
evolving criminal activity, increased public and judicial expectations require
police to stay abreast of social and legal expectations.
Continuing education shows a commitment to, and the importance attached by the Department to training to ensure its officers remain current with the advancements of society to better meet the needs of the community. |
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The pursuit of continued education allows members to expand their learning skills, thus stimulating their problem-solving skills, and broadening their perspective. While continued education benefits the officer, it also benefits the Department and the public, as they apply the principals learned to daily duties.
Field Training Officer Phase: This phase of training lasts twelve (8) weeks. The recruit officer will ride with a patrol officer that is a certified Field Training Officer (FTO). This phase allows the Recruit Officer to apply the academy training in a practical situation under the close guidance of an experienced Police Officer. The Recruit Officer will be required to demonstrate the job knowledge and skills necessary to be a Police Officer.
Solo: This phase continues until the end of the Recruit Officer's one-year probationary period which begins on the date they are sworn-in. In this phase the Recruit Officer will be assigned to solo patrol duties. This phase is conducted under the close supervision of a shift supervisor and will determine if the Recruit Officer has the ability to be a permanent Police Officer with the Beckley Police Department.
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