Anthony Whittington

Over the past 19 years I have been a sworn Law Enforcement Officer in the State of West Virginia and have been employed by the West Virginia State Police. During this time I have held many titles as a West Virginia State Trooper. In 2007 I joined the Crime Scene Team where I assisted in collecting and processing evidence from a magnitude of different crimes. In 2014 I was selected as a K9 handler for the department. During my tenure as a K9 handler I was selected to be the K9 trainer and then the K9 Unit Commander where overseen the day to day operations of the K9 Unit. In 2015, following a rigorous testing cycle, I was selected to be a member of the Special Response Team and participated in numerous high risk search and arrest warrants as well as Dignitary Security missions. In the Spring of 2023, I was appointed to the Executive Officer position within Special Operations. While being a member of Special Operations, I have been in charge of numerous tactical situations as well as many large scale VIP events which have all required a high level of security and preparedness. Currently I am assigned to the Mason County Detachment of the West Virginia State Police where i hold the position of Assistant Detachment Commander. As the Assistant Detachment Commander, I oversee the day to day operations of the detachment as well as continue to work a K9 and provide law enforcement services to the citizens of Mason County.

• Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
• Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in Kanawha Valley league.
• Developed custom workout routines for players that increased overall strength, speed, and agility.
• Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
• Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
• Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
• Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
• Fostered a culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.

• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.

• Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
• Starting pitcher for successful Low A team (Provo Angels/Orem Owls) in competitive and demanding environment.
• Volunteered to participate in various charitable events attracting members of public for the Anaheim Angels program.
• Maintained peak physical condition through rigorous workout regimens and adherence to proper nutrition guidelines.

• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
• Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Performed general maintenance to equipment.
• Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
• Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail.