Office of Professional Standards

The Office of Professional Standards (OPS) was established in September 2012. The Office of Professional Standards has oversight on all citizen complaints to ensure that a complete and thorough investigation is conducted regarding complaints filed against Wheeling Police Officers. The Wheeling Police Department appreciates that the citizens we serve are willing to come forward to express concerns about police conduct.

The citizens that the police department serves should be assured that the Office of Professional Standards takes all complaints against department members seriously and every case is investigated thoroughly and is handled in compliance with established laws and internal policies.

Because internal investigations records are considered confidential by the State of West Virginia and the policies of the Wheeling Police Department, the Office of Professional Standards cannot provide information regarding the investigation or its outcome. Regardless of the outcome, every complaint investigation creates an opportunity for the officer and the Wheeling Police Department to make adjustments which hopefully will improve relationships with the citizens we serve. 

Contact: Sgt. Josh Raddish
Phone: 304-234-6406
Email: jraddish@wheelingwv.gov