Kenova Police Department

05/07/2026

Safety First

The Kenova Police Department has received multiple concerns regarding juveniles operating electric scooters and electric bikes throughout the city. The primary issues being reported are excessive speed, failure to stop at intersections, and a general lack of awareness when entering roadways.

While we want our children to be able to play and enjoy themselves, it is equally important that they do so safely and follow basic traffic laws. These devices can reach high speeds and can quickly enter the path of moving vehicles, creating a serious safety risk for both the operator and drivers.

We are asking parents and guardians to speak with their children about roadway safety, proper use of these devices, and the importance of obeying traffic laws. These devices are required to stop for all traffic control devices. They must also travel on the right side of the street. Everyone under the age of sixteen should be wearing a helmet and protective gear.

We already have reports of head injures, foot injuries, and a broken leg.

Please help us share this message. Numerous citizens and first responders have expressed serious concerns about how quickly these devices can maneuver into traffic, often without warning or proper awareness.

Our goal is education and prevention before a more serious incident occurs. Be safe!

04/17/2026

ATTENTION DRIVERS - TRAFFIC CHANGES ON 14TH STREET

Phase 1 of the long-awaited repairs to the 14th Street (Route 75) viaduct will begin on April 27. The contractor estimates the work will last two weeks. Obviously, the work schedule is dependent on the weather, but City Hall is hoping the project will be completed by May 8.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There will be times the flow of traffic will be stopped completely for equipment movement.

Local motorists are urged to use alternate routes and exercise caution in the areas between Chestnut Street and Maple Street during these times. We appreciate your patience.

03/18/2026

Graduation Day!

The Kenova Police Department proudly congratulates Captain Anthony Thompson on graduating from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, as a member of Class 297.

Internationally recognized for its elite law enforcement training, the FBI National Academy is a comprehensive 10-week residential program offering advanced leadership, communication, and high-intensity physical fitness training. Participants are selected based on proven professionalism and leadership within their agencies. Even more remarkable, fewer than 1% of law enforcement officers worldwide are chosen to attend.

The program brings together law enforcement leaders from across the United States and around the world to strengthen law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation. The three core components of the program are academics, physical fitness, and networking with fellow law enforcement leaders.

Instruction is provided by FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and subject-matter experts with advanced degrees who are recognized leaders in their fields.

Captain Thompson is the first officer in Kenova Police Department history to attend and graduate from the FBI National Academy. During the program, he also had the opportunity to represent the State of West Virginia and the City of Kenova at the national level.
The Kenova Police Department is proud of his continued dedication to our community and public safety and we welcome him back for duty next week.

Our pride in his accomplishment cannot be overstated!

03/09/2026

Dispatcher Position Available
Position: Police Dispatcher, Level 1
Job type: Full-time, with benefits, July 1 salary after training and certification is $38,500.

Position summary: Reporting to the Dispatch Supervisor and the Chief of Police, the ideal candidate will perform duties associated with providing emergency communications by computer, telephone, and radio in response to calls from the public for law-enforcement and other emergency services.

Qualifications: you will be expected to:

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.
• Be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Be able to pass the City of Kenova drug screening tests.
• Be able to pass the designated examinations.
• Be familiar with all aspects of Microsoft 365
• Be available to work 12-hour shifts.
• Be capable of quickly transmitting telephone and radio emergency calls.
• Be able to operate radios, multi-line phone systems, computers, and other equipment to quickly and correctly access information and forward to responding officers.
• Be able to evaluate and prioritize calls based on urgency.
• Be able to operate computer aided dispatch (CAD) system with mapping.

Please stop by police headquarters for an application, or email requests for an application may be forwarded to [email protected].

Completed applications and resumes must be returned to KPD prior to March 27, 2026.

Kenova Police Department
1501 Pine Street, Kenova, WV 25530
304-453-5555

01/29/2026

THANK YOU..!!

Thanks to information provided by a number of our great citizens, we have Austin Michael Harper in custody. We appreciate each and every one of you.

05/27/2024

09/11/2021

This is a reminder for the dedication ceremony today at 3:00 PM at the intersection of 15th Street and Pine Streets, across from Police Headquarters. The police and fire departments, along with other officials, will be participating in the unveiling of the monument recognizing the police, fire, and EMS personnel for their service to the community. We look forward to seeing you there.

04/12/2021

We want to take a moment to not only recognize our dispatchers here at Kenova PD, but also all the others in the area that contribute to the effort to keep our communities safe. We couldn't do what we do without you!

Thank you all for everything you do everyday.

09/28/2019

Today is Law Enforcement Su***de Awareness Day!

Help us spread the word!

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05/29/2019

The Kenova Police Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer. The starting salary is $17.00 per hour. For those with current law enforcement academy certification, the starting salary is $18.00 per hour.

All applicants must be able to pass a physical agility test on the date of testing. The physical agility test includes push-ups (18 in one minute), sit-ups (28 in one minute), and a 1.5 mile run in less than 14 minutes 36 seconds. The civil service written examination will be given immediately following the agility test, but only to those candidates who pass the physical agility phase.

Successful candidates must also pass a medical examination and an extensive background check prior to employment.

Applications may be picked up at the Kenova Police Department, or downloaded on line at www.kenovapolice.com. All applications must be received at KPD Headquarters prior to the testing date of June, 29 2019.

Testing will take place at the Kenova City Hall Building, Second Floor, at 1501 Pine Street, Kenova WV and will be administered by the Kenova Police Civil Service Commission.

The test is provided by McCann Associates, and study guides are sold by McCann for that part of the process. While McCann provides custom-made practice tests and study guides to help you become familiar with the police test, they do not provide an exact test simulation. McCann markets their study guides under the name PrepPack™ which provides practice for every type of question that may appear on an actual test.

All questions can be directed to (304)453-1281 or to [email protected].

911 – Emergency (304) 453-5555 – Main # / Switchboard (304) 908-1036 – Fax (304) 453-2206 – Fines / Municipal Court

05/03/2019

Congratulations to Officers J. Newman and J. York for graduating today from 177th Basic Class of the West Virginia State Police Academy.