Tony Hazelett
Charleston,United States
Summary
Highly motivated law enforcement official with over 26 years of experience in the criminal justice system, major case management, supervision and command.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, WV
08.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community policing efforts and foster public trust.
- Oversaw departmental operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for officers to improve operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with city officials to formulate policies addressing crime prevention and community engagement.
Bureau Chief- Investigative Services
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervise/Manage the Criminal Investigation Division, Metro Drug Unit, Special Enforcement Division, and FBI Task Force.
- Answer directly to the Chief of Police.
Chief of Detectives
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Supervise/Manage the Criminal Investigation Division.
- Supervise investigations for all criminal offenses.
- Answer directly to Chief of Police.
Bureau Chief- Community Policing
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Supervise/Manage the Public Services Division, Prevention Resource Officers, Bicycle Division, Traffic Division, Accident Reconstruction, Warrants Division, Walk Beats, Humane Officers, and Neighborhood Assistance Officers.
- Answer directly to the Chief of Police.
Lieutenant- Special Events Coordinator
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Coordinate/Staff special events throughout the city.
- Work with various city departments in coordinating special events.
- Answer directly to Chief of Police.
Assistant Chief of Detectives
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Supervise/Manage the Criminal Investigation Division.
- Supervise investigations for all criminal offenses.
- Answer to the Chief of Detectives.
Public Services Unit Commander
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
12.2011 - 04.2013
- Supervise/Manage the Prevention Resource Officers, Humane Officers, Walk Beat, and Neighborhood Assistance Officers.
- Answer directly to the Community Policing Bureau Chief.
Sergeant
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Supervise a district area of Charleston.
- Approve police reports.
- Direct officers as needed.
- Answer directly to Shift Commander.
Corporal
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Patrol assigned areas of town and respond to 911 calls.
- Conduct field investigations.
- Assist the district supervisor as needed.
Detective
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
09.2002 - 01.2010
- Investigate cases involving criminal offenses.
- Conduct background investigations on applicants.
- Work closely with the city, county, and federal prosecutor's office.
Patrolman
Charleston Police Department
Charleston
10.1999 - 09.2002
- Patrol assigned areas of town and respond to 911 calls.
- Conduct field investigations.
Education
Associate Degree -
Marshall University
Huntington01-1999
Bachelors Degree - undefined
West Virginia State University
Institute01-2004
WV State Certification - undefined
WV State Police Academy
01-2000
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, other agencies and the public
- Leadership
- Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Charleston Police Department
08.2025 - Current
Bureau Chief- Investigative Services
Charleston Police Department
05.2022 - 01.2024
Chief of Detectives
Charleston Police Department
09.2017 - 05.2022
Bureau Chief- Community Policing
Charleston Police Department
09.2015 - 09.2017
Lieutenant- Special Events Coordinator
Charleston Police Department
02.2015 - 09.2015
Assistant Chief of Detectives
Charleston Police Department
04.2013 - 02.2015
Public Services Unit Commander
Charleston Police Department
12.2011 - 04.2013
Sergeant
Charleston Police Department
05.2011 - 12.2011
Corporal
Charleston Police Department
01.2010 - 05.2011
Detective
Charleston Police Department
09.2002 - 01.2010
Patrolman
Charleston Police Department
10.1999 - 09.2002
Bachelors Degree - undefined
West Virginia State University
WV State Certification - undefined
WV State Police Academy
Associate Degree -
Marshall University