![Caleb Elmore Joins the Elkins Police Department](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Caleb-Elmore-Joins-the-Elkins-Police-Department-scaled.jpg)
Caleb Elmore Joins the Elkins Police Department
Elkins W. Va., February 13, 2024: Caleb Elmore was sworn in as a Probationary Police Officer for the Elkins Police Department on Monday, February 12, 2024. He completed civil service testing in November and will begin training with the police department before heading off to Basic Training at the West Virginia State Police Academy near Charleston at the end of February.
Basic Training lasts for 16 weeks. After graduation, newly certified EPD officers are paired with a department Field Training Officer for three additional months before being allowed to operate as a solo officer.
Anyone interested in joining the Elkins Police Department is invited to the next Civil Service Testing, which will be held on March 30, 2024.
For more information on becoming a police officer, visit our website:
https://cityofelkinswv.com/departments/public-safety/police-department/recruiting/
![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2434-scaled.jpg)
Breaking Ground for New Sanitation Garage in Elkins
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The City of Elkins is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new sanitation garage to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s Sanitation Department. This much-needed facility will house essential equipment, feature a […]
Read More![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2445-scaled.jpg)
Elkins Street Department Receives New Street Sweeper
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The City of Elkins Street Department recently received a long-awaited new street sweeper. This vehicle will replace an old and outdated machine that required constant maintenance and repairs. The new street sweeper is modern, larger, and […]
Read More![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0401-scaled.jpg)
Captain Ron Corcoran Celebrates Retirement from the City of Elkins
Elkins W. Va., May 30, 2024: The Elkins Fire Department recently hosted a celebration to honor Captain Ronald Corcoran on his retirement after 34 1/2 years of dedicated service to the City of Elkins. The event, held at the Elkins Fire Department, […]
Read More![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Career-Day-at-Elkins-Middle-School-01.jpg)
Career Day Fair at Elkins Middle School a Major Success
Elkins W. Va., May 17, 2024: Elkins Middle School hosted a Career Day Fair on Thursday, encouraging the students to think about their future. This event had a great turnout from both the middle school students and the diverse number of participants, […]
Read More![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Woodford-Dr-Road-Closure.png)
Road Closure on Woodford Dr. Begins May 13
Elkins W. Va., May 13, 2024: Woodford Dr. in Elkins will be closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, as crews work to replace a water line. The road will be closed from Diamond St. to the end of Woodford […]
Read More![](https://cityofelkinswv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Downtown-Elkins-scaled.jpg)
City of Elkins Launches Survey to Gauge Interest in Creating a PODA
Elkins W. Va., May 7, 2024: The City of Elkins is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in a survey to weigh in on the potential establishment of a Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) within the city. PODAs are designated […]
Read More