The Beckley Police Department would like to recognize those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. We take the time to remember these brave officers and reflect not just on their death, but on their lives and the contribution they made in making our city safer.

Patrolman Carl Dale Buckland
Beckley Police Department
West Virginia

End of Watch: Sunday, August 26, 1956

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 116

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 26, 1956
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sergeant David Lee Lilly
Beckley Police Department
West Virginia

End of Watch: Monday, May 12, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 215

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 12, 1975
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Corporal Charles Eugene Smith II
Beckley Police Department
West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 220

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Suspect Info: Apprehended