Chief of Police Timothy P. Deems

On behalf of the members of the Beckley Police Department, it is my privilege to welcome you to our website. The City of Beckley with its natural beauty, friendly people and its committed Police Department, makes Beckley a great place in which to live, prosper and enjoy. 

We are in the "quality of life" business and therefore strive to partner with our community. This partnership is vital to keeping our community safe and prosperous. This website affords us an excellent opportunity to further open the lines of communications and strengthen our partnership.

I ask you to take a few minutes to view the pages within our site. Our website is meant to provide you an opportunity to learn about the department, increase your level of involvement with us, and share in determining the department’s priorities.

Again, welcome to the City of Beckley Police Department where dedicated people are keeping our community safe through partnership and professional service. 

                                                               Respectfully,
                                                          Timothy P. Deems
                                                             Chief of Police

Our Vision

The department, in partnership with the community, will endeavor to create a safer community by achieving our mission and being a leader in providing quality police service.

Our Mission

The employees and members of the Beckley Police Department are dedicated to creating and preserving an environment that offers a sense of security, safety and well-being to all people within the community served. This commitment requires that the department operate as a part of the community, and in partnership with its citizens, community organizations and businesses, and all other governmental agencies to define goals and develop strategies necessary to achieve those goals. In support of this mission, the members of the department are obligated to perform those duties required to prevent crime, protect lives and property and preserve peace and order through diligent and impartial enforcement of laws and ordinances, while simultaneously preserving the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all.

Our Value Statement

We ensure public safety by delivering excellent police service. We proudly work with all members of our community, and hold ourselves accountable to improved effectiveness in everything we do. We proactively address future changes, while upholding our values. While learning from each other, we will achieve excellence through pride, respect, understanding and ethical behavior.