The Charleston Police Department is the largest municipal police department in the state.  Our staff consist of 183 sworn personnel and 21 civilian employees.

Police service is provided to a community of over 50,000 residents with a coverage area of 33.3 square miles.  The estimated daytime population of the city is about 250,000 residents, workers, and visitors.  In addition, 3 major interstates (I-64, I-77 and I-79) converge and pass through the city.

For additional information about the city, you can access the City of Charleston, WV web page at www.cityofcharleston.org 

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