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/
Now Accepting Nominations for Extra Mile Heroes 2024
Elkins W. Va., October 8, 2024: November 1 is Extra Mile Day, and Mayor Jerry Marco wants to hear nominations from the public. According to Extra Mile America, the organization coordinating this program, Extra Mile Day aims to promote the idea that […]
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City Hall Closed Due to Sewage Backup
Elkins W. Va., October 3, 2024: City Hall remains closed to the public until further notice. All City Hall departments will be working remotely and available by phone or email, although responses may be delayed. The Treasury Department and Utility Billing have […]
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Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco Elected Secretary of the West Virginia Municipal League Board of Directors
Elkins W. Va., August 30, 2024: Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco was elected Secretary of the West Virginia Municipal League (WVML) Board of Directors at the league’s annual meeting this month in Huntington. Marco is the first Elkins mayor to serve as a […]
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City Council Adopts New Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
Elkins W. Va., August 20, 2024: The Elkins Common Council has officially adopted its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that sets the city’s priorities for the next five years. This plan is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, […]
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Elkins Police Sergeant B.D. Tice Promoted to Lieutenant
Elkins W. Va., August 16, 2024: The City of Elkins is proud to announce that Sergeant Brandon Tice has been promoted to Lieutenant with the Elkins Police Department. The promotion took place at the recent city council meeting on Thursday, August 15. […]
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Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes Receives Clerk of the Year Award
Elkins W. Va., August 14, 2024: Sutton Stokes was named West Virginia Municipal Clerk of the Year 2024 at the West Virginia Municipal League Conference in Huntington last week. Over the years, Municipal Clerks have become the hub of government, the direct […]
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