Chief Brent Webster
Chief of Police

Brent Webster was appointed as Chief of Police on January 21, 2005.  He joined the department on November 25, 1994 and had been assigned to the Patrol Division, Bike Unit and the Criminal Investigation Division, eventually heading the unit as Chief of Detectives prior to his appointment as Chief.

Major John Shannon
Deputy Chief of Police

John Shannon joined the department on October 24, 1983.  He has been assigned to the Patrol Division, Bike Unit and served as Traffic Division Commander prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief of Police on January 21, 2005.

Capt. Lex Williamson
Research, Development and Planning

Lex Williamson joined the department on January 9, 1990 and has been assigned to the Patrol Division, Community Oriented Policing, Horse Mounted Patrol, Criminal Investigation Division and served as the Information Services Division Commander.  

Sgt. Jason Beckett
Special Events Coordinator

Jason Beckett joined the department on November 25, 1994.  Jason schedules personnel for special events, such as Regatta, 4th of July and other large events requiring police presence.  He also schedules off-duty officers for private functions and contracts.  This position was previously handled by the Traffic Division.

 

Terri Lively

Terri Lively joined the department on April 16, 2007.  Before becoming a secretary in the Chief's office she served as an Office Assistant with the Clay detachment of the West Virginia State Police.  

The Chief's Office is located on the 3rd floor of City Hall, 501 Virginia Street East in Charleston, phone (304) 348-6460. Normal office hours for the Chief's Office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.