POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Wise Police Department (WPD) has thirteen sworn officers and one civilian clerical position. The mission of the WPD is to preserve the peace and maintain order, protect people and property, prevent crime, and promote traffic safety. The Department offers training to the business community on loss prevention techniques and fraud schemes and routinely patrols commercial areas insuring that all facilities are secured. Services to the public include firearms training, crime prevention programs, instruction in proper use of vehicle restraint devices and child safety seats, bicycle safety rodeos, vacant house checks for those out of town, alcohol and drug abuse awareness seminars, and personal safety training.
The Department is proud to sponsor an Explorer’s Post whereby young adults are educated about the law enforcement profession through organized training in the basic skills required to function safely and effectively at a police scene.
Wise Police Department
501 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1100
Wise, VA 24293
Telephone: 276-328-9369
EMERGENCIES: PHONE 911
Fax: 276-328-2468
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Danny French
Chief of Police
276-328-9046
dfrench@wisepd.com
Chris Kent
Lieutenant
276-328-9046
ckent@wisepd.comquat.
The Wise Police Department (WPD) has thirteen sworn officers and one civilian clerical position. The mission of the WPD is to preserve the peace and maintain order, protect people and property, prevent crime, and promote traffic safety. The Department offers training to the business community on loss prevention techniques and fraud schemes and routinely patrols commercial areas insuring that all facilities are secured. Services to the public include firearms training, crime prevention programs, instruction in proper use of vehicle restraint devices and child safety seats, bicycle safety rodeos, vacant house checks for those out of town, alcohol and drug abuse awareness seminars, and personal safety training.
The Department is proud to sponsor an Explorer’s Post whereby young adults are educated about the law enforcement profession through organized training in the basic skills required to function safely and effectively at a police scene.
Wise Police Department
501 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1100
Wise, VA 24293
Telephone: 276-328-9369
EMERGENCIES: PHONE 911
Fax: 276-328-2468
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Danny French
Chief of Police
276-328-9046
dfrench@wisepd.com
Chris Kent
Lieutenant
276-328-9046
ckent@wisepd.comquat.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORERS POST 312:
The Wise Police Department has developed a program which affords local youth the opportunity to explore their interest in law enforcement as a possible career choice. Sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and designed for boys and girls ages 14 to 20, participants receive training in typical law enforcement activities such as vehicle stops, crime scene processing, firearms safety, etc. Even if participants choose not to pursue a career in law enforcement, the training helps develop leadership skills and an appreciation for the value of community service.
Once properly trained, these youth assist the department with parking, traffic, and crowd control at special events. They also participate in competitive events with other posts and in recreational outings for the post. The group meets bi-weekly on Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the post commander at 328-9046.
The Wise Police Department has developed a program which affords local youth the opportunity to explore their interest in law enforcement as a possible career choice. Sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and designed for boys and girls ages 14 to 20, participants receive training in typical law enforcement activities such as vehicle stops, crime scene processing, firearms safety, etc. Even if participants choose not to pursue a career in law enforcement, the training helps develop leadership skills and an appreciation for the value of community service.
Once properly trained, these youth assist the department with parking, traffic, and crowd control at special events. They also participate in competitive events with other posts and in recreational outings for the post. The group meets bi-weekly on Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the post commander at 328-9046.
