Chief's Office

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.

Jason Beckett joined the department on November 25, 1994.

Major Jason Beckett

Deputy Chief of Police

Captain Perdue joined the department on March 17, 1986. He is currently in charge of the Investigative Services Bureau. This bureau includes:

Capt. Kevin Perdue

Investigative Services Bureau Chief
(304) 348-0510

Capt. Russell Flowers

Professional Standards Commander
(304) 348-6826

Captain 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. The Records, Research and Technology bureau includes:

Capt. Lex Williamson

Records, Research and Technology Bureau Chief
(304) 348-6460

Lt. Shannon joined the department on October 24, 1983. He has served in various capacities throughout the department including the Patrol Division, Special Enforcement Unit, Drug Unit, Housing Unit and the Criminal Investigation Division. Shannon has also commanded the Bike Unit, Community Services Division and currently commands the SWAT Unit.

Lt. Mark Shannon

Special Operations Bureau Chief
(304) 347-1819

Lt. Cathy Peal

Uniformed Services Bureau Chief
(304) 348-8000 Ext 212

Cpl. Errol Randle

Strategic Planning Officer

(304) 348-8000 Ext. 246

Cpl. Eggleton joined the department November 25th 1994. He schedules personnel for special events, such as the 4th of July and other large events requiring police presence. He also schedules off-duty officers for private functions and contracts.

Cpl. Robert Eggleton

Special Events Coordinator

(304) 348-8000 Ext. 214

Nancy Toppings

Administrative Assistant
(304) 348-8000 Ext. 209

Susan began with the Department on April 13, 2008 and has been assigned with the PSD since that time.

Susan Pauley

Administrative Assistant
(304) 348-8000 Ext. 210

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.