Scott Biddle

Chief Biddle assumed responsibility for the Wilson Police Department in June 2021. He joined the Wilson Police Department in September 1992 following graduation from West Virginia University. He worked his way through the ranks, serving as Police Officer I, Police Officer II, Senior Police Officer in the Patrol Division and Detective Division, and continued the progression until he was promoted to Major in 2011. He has worked on the Bicycle Team, Detective Division, Narcotics, Problem Oriented Response Team (PORT), and as a member and team leader on the Special Response Team (SRT).

Biddle has a long-standing commitment to community and youth outreach. He was one of the founders of the Wilson Police Athletics League (PAL) in 1994. He has coached youth baseball through Wilson Parks and Recreation and the Wilson Boys and Girls Club for more than 20 years. He is a member of the PAL Board of Directors and volunteers at many PAL camps, mentorship programs and youth activities. Biddle also coaches football and baseball at Toisnot Middle School.

In 2021, the Wilson Human Relations Commission gave its highest honor, the Paul Lee Stevens Humanitarian of the Year Award to Biddle for his dedication to the Wilson community.