Wheeling Police Department K9 Unit

05/07/2026

03/10/2026

🦴🎉Happy 6th Birthday to K9 Ozzy!

11/19/2025

🐾💙On Tuesday, Retired K9 Keeni crossed over the rainbow bridge at the age of 13. Keeni served the Wheeling Police Department and the City of Wheeling from 2014 until her retirement in 2021. RIP Keeni, thanks for your faithful service. 💙
(7/20/2012-11/18/2025).

09/23/2025

The Wheeling Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of K9 Jericho, the department’s longest-serving police K9. Jericho suffered a sudden health issue while on duty on Monday and was taken to a local veterinary clinic, where he later died. He was 10 years old.

A Belgian Malinois, Jericho, was born on January 22, 2015, and began his service with the Wheeling Police Department in November 2015. He was trained as a dual-purpose K9, specializing in narcotics detection and patrol duties.

Jericho was a loyal and dedicated partner, serving alongside his handler and fellow officers with unwavering commitment for nearly a decade. His service to the community and the department will be remembered with honor.

Information on a memorial service will be announced at a later date. WPD thanks those keeping Jericho’s handler and the department in their thoughts.

RIP, Jericho
(January 22, 2015 - September 22, 2025)

07/30/2025

🔹🔸Our Fall police civil service test date is set!
Testing will take place on Saturday, October 18th!
APPLY NOW➡️ wheelingwv.gov/policejobs

(Interested in being an officer? A career open house will take place in September - stay tuned - more info to come!)

02/04/2025

JOIN THE TEAM AND APPLY TODAY!
Our next Civil Service test is set for *March 29, 2025*

INFO/APPLY HERE➡ wheelingwv.gov/policejobs

🔹CERTIFIED OFFICER? You're Eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!
🔹12-Hour Patrol Shifts (two weekends off per month!)
🔹Extra Work Available
🔹Take home cruiser
🔹Work in a state-of-the-art facility (In-House Fitness Center)
🔹Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
🔹Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday Leave
🔹Uniforms & Equipment Provided
🔹WV Municipal Police & Fire Retirement System

10/07/2024

🚓Our next civil service test is Saturday, November 9!
Sign up today ➡️ wheelingwv.gov/policejobs

09/25/2024

🐕 🐕‍🦺🦮 We want to thank Saints Roofing and Construction for making a donation to our K9 Unit!
Jericho, Ozzy and Virgil (not pictured) are very appreciative of your support!