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Wheeling swears in Joseph Kopecky as police chief; he pledges integrity and open communication

Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees · February 3, 2026
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Joseph Kopecky was ceremonially promoted and sworn in as Wheeling police chief at the Feb. 2 village board meeting. The village manager praised Kopecky’s experience, and the new chief pledged to lead 'with integrity, accountability, and open communication.'

Joseph Kopecky was formally sworn in as the new police chief of the Village of Wheeling on Feb. 2 during a ceremonial portion of the village board meeting.

The village manager introduced Kopecky and said the appointment reflects trust in his judgment and leadership, adding that the role requires ‘‘sound judgment under pressure, steady leadership . . . and a deep commitment to both public…

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