Patrol Division

The Patrol Division is the backbone of the Wheeling Police Department and is the most visible part of the department. It is the duty of the Wheeling Police Department to complete its mission of protecting the citizens of Wheeling in the most efficient and effective way possible.

The Patrol Division consists of four shifts-Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. Beginning in February 2024, all work 12-hour shifts and have two full weekends off per month. Each shift also has a K9 Unit assigned to them. Patrol vehicles are equipped with Motorola Radios, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s), GPS, Radar and most cruisers have an in-car video recording system. Qualified patrol officers also have at their disposal a less lethal shotgun and a patrol rifle.

The City of Wheeling is divided into four patrol districts that are patrolled 24-hours a day, covering an area of 14 square miles. The Wheeling Police Department's patrol districts are comprised of the North, South, East and Downtown districts. All districts are broken down into two "beats" - six total in the city. 31/32 beat cars are the south district and partially the downtown district, 41/42 beat cars are the east district and 51/52 beat cars are in the north district.

Click the patrol map to enlarge and see your neighborhood beat district and zone.

WPD Patrol Commanders:

• Patrol Operations Commander: Deputy Chief William Noice
• North District Commander: Lt. Doug Howell
• East District Commander: Lt. Josh Raddish
• South District Commander: Lt. Jonathan Stipetich
• Downtown District Commander: Lt. Ryan Ferrell