West Virginia State Police
Serving the Citizens of West Virginia Since
1919
Welcome to Our Virtual Archives
Horses
were the primary mode of transportation for troopers in the early 1920's
Serving the Citizens of West Virginia Since
1919
Welcome to Our Virtual Archives
Horses
were the primary mode of transportation for troopers in the early 1920's
Motorcycle with sidecars circa 1925
Troopers on horseback circa 1920
Troopers on motorcycles circa 1920's
Fatal traffic crash circa 1920's
Trooper on horseback jumping fence circa 1920's
State Police radio center circa 1930's
State Police patrol vehicle circa 1930's
Troopers at a pistol match circa 1920's
Captain Charles Ray - founder of the West Virginia State Police Academy
Standing inspection at the Academy
Machine gun used during the coal mine wars
Moonshine still shined to perfection
Machine gun used during the coal mine wars
Trooper school zone sign used by State Highway Commission
Leather and other gear used by motorcycle officers circa 1920's
Typewriter used by troopers circa 1930's
Tack used by troopers on horseback
Motorcycle with sidecar circa 1920's
Colonel Jackson Arnold - first Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police circa 1919
Studying defensive tactics with Carl Legursky
State Police helicopter circa 1970's
State Police patrol vehicle circa 1960's
State
Police patrol vehicle circa 1930's
The State Police Academy features several
exhibits from our archives. Book a Tour Today !!!
