Police Department

Police Department

The Benwood Police Department is committed to excellence and maintaining trust with our community by continuing to build positive relationships with those that we serve.

We are dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life for the citizens by providing a safe and secure environment for all who live, work, or visit our city.

Our mission is to safeguard life and property, fight crime, and maintain peace and order. We take great pride in being a proactive police department, making Benwood a safer place for everyone.

FRANK LONGWELL

Chief of Police
Term Ends: 6/30/2026
flongwell@benwoodwv.gov

POLICE OFFICERS

Captain Bryan Handzus
Sergeant Donald Longstreth
Corporal Phillip Hoover
Patrolman Bradley Shutler
Patrolman Deante Suggs

DISPATCHERS

Wesley Cross
Rickey McLaughlin
Jake Boyd
Skyler Wells
Tyler Stauffer

DISPATCH CENTER

The City of Benwood Dispatch Center operates 24 hours a day and is committed to public safety through the provision of effective and efficient police, fire, rescue and emergency medical services (EMS).

Dispatchers serve as the vital link between those in need of help and the first responders who provide it. Our highly trained team of dispatchers deliver communication support and coordination for all city public safety agencies and are skilled in quickly evaluating and prioritizing incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service. In addition, after dispatching calls for service to law enforcement and fire service personnel, they are responsible for tracking the location of field units and monitoring the safety of personnel in the field.

430 MAIN STREET
BENWOOD, WV 26031

304-232-4320
EMERGENCIES: Call 911

430 MAIN STREET
BENWOOD, WV 26031

304-232-4320
EMERGENCIES: Call 911