MENU
SEARCHThe Wheeling (WV) Police Department has received an anonymous donation from a local company that will enable the agency to purchase video recording equipment, mobile cameras, digital cameras, and laptop computers.
An anonymous donor provided funding for active shooter crisis response kits that will be stationed in all four Ohio County Middle Schools and West Virginia Northern Community College.
Image courtesy of Wheeling PD / Facebook.
The Wheeling (WV) Police Department has received an anonymous donation from a local company that will enable the agency to purchase video recording equipment, mobile cameras, digital cameras, and laptop computers.
Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger told WTOV-TV. "These types of donations allow us to go ahead and move forward with those. It saves ultimately the city and the residents. It's a community partnership that helps the entire city of Wheeling."
The department said on its Facebook page, "The anonymous donor also provided funding for active shooter crisis response kits that will be stationed in all four Ohio County Middle Schools and West Virginia Northern Community College."
"I am amazed of the thoughtfulness with this anonymous donor. They are truly dedicated to helping serve our community, especially the Wheeling Police Department. Everything purchased is a much-needed addition to fighting and preventing crime in every corner of the city. I cannot thank them enough for this generous donation," Chief Schwertfeger said in the Facebook post.
The $40,000 donation is the second donation from the company, which has given a total of $77,500 this year.
What if Level I retention didn’t require a full duty rig? Safariland’s Solis delivers trusted ALS security in a streamlined OWB platform built for administrative and plainclothes professionals who need protection without the bulk.
Read More →
Real-world scenarios show that a tracking canine can detect and follow a human track several hours after it was made.
Read More →
In this video, we get a look at the latest law enforcement boots from Garmont Tactical, both for men and women. Kyle Ferdyn, sales manager, showcases four of the latest boots.
Read More →
With the commercial availability of Avon Protection’s EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments.
Read More →
Versaterm has acquired Aloft, an FAA-approved Unmanned Service Supplier (USS) that specializes in real-time airspace intelligence and flight authorizations.
Read More →
The two-day DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm will bring together public safety and industry experts to define best practices for scaling drone operations.
Read More →
Learn what makes a boot good for police officers as POLICE visits with Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, who explains the features of boots and why each is needed in an LE boot.
Read More →
The application period for the Folds of Honor scholarship program is now open through the end of March. Scholarships support students from early education through postsecondary studies, easing the financial burden for families who have given so much in service to others.
Read More →
With GovX verification now integrated directly into the Team Wendy checkout experience, eligible customers can confirm their status in just a few clicks and have the discount applied automatically.
Read More →
5.11 showcased new apparel and footwear products during SHOT Show 2026, including new color options for the A/T Boa Lite Mid Boot and the Founder’s Jacket.
Read More →