MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Long-time WVU Police Chief Bob Roberts will retire at the end of this week, a University official announced Wednesday.
Roberts, a 33-year veteran of the campus police department, has spent the last 28 years as Police Chief.
“Bob Roberts is the epitome of what a campus police chief should be,” President Gordon Gee said. “He understands the community he serves, and never loses sight of the responsibility he has to help keep our students safe so that they can succeed. We will miss him, but part of his wisdom is making sure there are people in place who can continue on the same path he has established over his long career.”
The university has named 16-year department veteran Maj. William “W.P.” Chedester as Roberts’ successor. He officially assumes command June 1.
The National Association of Campus Safety Administrators recognized Roberts as Chief of the Year earlier this year.