Charleston names Jason Webb as new police chief

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

Jason Webb was sworn in as Charleston police chief on Thursday, succeeding Scott Dempsey.

Jason Webb was sworn in as the new chief of the Charleston Police Department on Thursday, following the retirement of former chief Scott Dempsey. Webb has served 21 years with the department, including more than two years as deputy chief before his promotion.

Webb outlined his priorities for the role, stating he wants to 'push maybe some new technologies, work on more modern policing tactics, work on recruitment, retention, and make sure we get our numbers up'. He expressed his intention to strengthen ties with the community, saying he has reached out to social media figures, community organisers, pastors, and council members to discuss potential collaboration on community events.

Webb said he is 'a little nervous, a little excited' about the role and stressed the importance of officers taking pride in their service. He reflected on his vision for the department's future, expressing hope that officers will look back on their time with the Charleston Police Department as meaningful, remembering it fondly in years to come.

How it is being reported

• City of Charleston swears in new Chief of PoliceCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - The Charleston Police Department officially has a new face in charge. Chief Jason Webb was sworn into his new role Thursday afternoon upon the retirement of former chief Scott Dempsey. Webb will now wear eagles on his collar, something the Chief of Police for the City of Charleston wears every day [...]Wowktv · 22 Oct, 23:29
• New Charleston police chief is sworn in“Can’t wait to get started," one new police chief said.WSAZ · 22 Oct, 22:39

In this story: Jason Webb · Scott Dempsey · Charleston Police Department · Charleston · West Virginia

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