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/
City Hall News: Week of May 25, 2025
Elkins, WV, May 23, 2025: There are no public meetings for Elkins City Council, its committees, or other governing bodies until Monday, June 2, 2025. All city offices are closed on Monday, May 26 in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. Garbage […]
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City of Elkins Showcases Career Opportunities at Middle School Career Fair
Elkins, WV, May 22, 2025: The City of Elkins connected with future workforce talent at Elkins Middle School’s annual career fair today, introducing students to the diverse roles that keep the city running. Employees from multiple departments—including fire, police, finance, operations, and […]
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City of Elkins Supports Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Elkins, WV, May 19, 2025: At its May 15 meeting, the Elkins City Council approved a $500 donation to support the construction of the Elkins WV Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at All-Veterans Memorial Park (located at Randolph Avenue and Railroad Avenue). […]
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of May 18, 2025
Elkins, WV., May 16, 2025: On Monday, May 19, the Sanitary Board Meeting will meet at the Phil Gainer Community Center at 10:00 a.m. Items of new business include the approval of sewer invoices, reappointing the City Attorney to the Sanitary Board, […]
Read MoreFor Twelfth Consecutive Year, Elkins Receives ‘Unmodified’ Audit Opinion
Elkins, WV, May 16, 2025: The City of Elkins again received high marks on its latest annual audit, as Tracy Judy, the City’s treasurer, reported to City Council last night. Under state law, West Virginia cities must undergo yearly audits. BHM CPA […]
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City of Elkins Prepares Condemned Four Seasons Property for Demolition
Elkins, W. Va., May 15, 2025: On Wednesday, May 14, an external company installed a fence around the property formerly known as the Four Seasons Motel. For security purposes, no one is permitted to enter the condemned property, which is now completely […]
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