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Chief Matt Gregory | Inv. Mark Stewart | Sgt. Doug Loudin | PFC Tom Posey
Ptlm. Nick Caynor | Ptlm. William Courtney | Ptlm. Jose Boursiquot | Ptlm. Darin Hissam

Chief Matthew Gregory began his career with the Buckhannon Police Department as a Patrolman in 1997.  In 2004, Matthew was promoted to Chief of Police. Matthew has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Fairmont State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Marshall University.  Since 2003, Matthew has served as Adjunct Faculty for Fairmont State University, teaching a wide array of Criminal Justice courses - covering everything from Criminal Law, Police Operations, to Police Administration.  Matthew has attended a large variety of in-service training programs throughout his career, logging several hundred hours in classroom instruction.  Additionally, Matthew is a certified law enforcement instructor in Police Administration and Crime Scene Investigation.  From 2000 – 2002, Matthew served as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician with the Upshur County Emergency Squad.  Matthew has also volunteered as coach with both the Stockert Youth Center Basketball League as well as Upshur County Youth Soccer.  Send an e-mail to Matt at  mattgregory@buckhannonpolice.com

Corporal Mark Stewart was hired as a Patrolman with the Buckhannon Police Department in 1994.  In 2003, Mark left the police department to take a position with the Federal Prison in Glenville.  In 2005, Mark returned to the Buckhannon Police Department.  Mark currently serves as the police department’s Investigator.  Send an e-mail to Mark at markstewart@buckhannonpolice.com

Lieutenant Doug Loudin graduated from Fairmont State College in December 1995 with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Minor in Sociology.  He began his career in law enforcement working as a Private Investigator / Security Supervisor for C&M Investigations.  He took a position with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department in April 1996 and remained there until 2002, when he was hired by the Buckhannon Police Department in April.  Doug not only served as a substitute teacher from August 2002 to August 2003, but has also served as an Adjunct Instructor for Pierpont Community & Technical College of Fairmont State University since January 2004.  He has taught courses in Criminal Evidence and Procedure, Criminal Investigation, Deviant Behavior, Juvenile Justice, Private Security, and Firearms. Doug has also been an Adjunct instructor for West Virginia Wesleyan College since August 2008, teaching classes in Juvenile Justice, Correctional Institutions, Police Works and Criminal Investigations.  Doug has received training in Basic SWAT, diving, Firearms Instructor training, Instructor Development through the FBI and Field Training Supervisor, as well as various Criminal Investigations.  He is a certified firearms instructor, diver, and SWAT Team leader.  Send an e-mail to Doug at dougloudin@buckhannonpolice.com

Sergeant Thomas Posey, a Buckhannon native, graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1997. He then attended Glenville State College from 1997 to 2000.  Tom has been an officer with the Buckhannon Police Department since October 2003, and graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in August 2004.  Tom is a member of the Buckhannon SWAT Team and has specialized training as a Firearms Instructor.  Send an e-mail to Thomas at tomposey@buckhannonpolice.com

PFC Nicholas D. Caynor has been with the Buckhannon Police Department since 2007, and graduated in the 132nd Basic Class at the West Virginia Police Academy the same year.  Before becoming a police officer Nick worked in corrections and in the military.  In his military career, Nick was an Army Staff Sergeant, Heavy Weapons Specialist, Drill Sergeant, and a Foreign Military Advisor.  Currently, Nick is a Police Firearms Instructor and member of the Buckhannon SWAT Team.  Send an e-mail to Nicholas at nickcaynor@buckhannonpolice.com

PFC William Courtney is a 2005 graduate of Buckhannon Upshur High School.  He was hired by the department in March of 2008 and graduated the police academy in August 2008.  William is a member of the Buckhannon SWAT team.  Send an e-mail to William at williamcourtney@buckhannonpolice.com

Patrolman Jose M. Boursiquot is originally from Beltsville, Maryland, and graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School in 2007.  He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.  His interest in law enforcement began with an internship with BPD the fall of 2009, followed by a semester long internship in the fall of 2010 in the nation’s capitol with the United States National Central Bureau – Interpol where he processed domestic and foreign law enforcement requests for Interpol – USNCB Drug Division.  Jose requested and responded to foreign and domestic background and intelligence inquiries for fugitives.  He also reviewed electronic and hard case files for investigative accuracy and conformity to USNCB compliance standards.  He researched and automated databases for information to add value to case investigations.  He also collaborated and supported divisions within the USNCB.  He graduated the 147^th West Virginia State Police Academy in November 2011.  Send an e-mail to Jose at joseboursiquot@buckhannonpolice.com

Patrolman Darin Hissam is a native of Buckhannon and graduated Fairmont State University with a Criminal Justice degree in 2005.  Darin worked as a correctional officer at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail until 2006 when he became an officer with the WVU Police Department in Morgantown, WV. He graduated the 132^nd Basic Officer Class of the West Virginia State Police Academy in 2007.  Darin has received certification in police bike patrol.  In July 2009, Darin was hired as a Patrolman with the Buckhannon Police Department.  Send an e-mail to Darin at darinhissam@buckhannonpolice.com

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