March 22, 2009                                                          TO PROTECT AND SERVE

We are excited to have been able to trace back some historical information and produce some history of the West Union Police Department. We welcome anyone having more information to email jim@wupd.com or contact us at (563)422-3535.

Chief's of Police:   

Jim Davies -  November 7th, 2007 - Present Chief

Ed Adams -
 Dec. 17, 2001  -  October 30th, 2007

Marvin Youngblood -  Dec. 4, 2000 - Dec. 26, 2001; Marv was hired in 1973 serving
                                       28 years on the West Union Police Dept., and held the
                                       positions of patrolman, Sergeant, Assistant Chief and Chief.

Marty Fisher - July 1, 1999 - Dec. 4, 2000; Marty served a total of 12 1/2 years on the
                           West Union Police Dept. holding positions of patrolman, Sergeant,
                           and Chief of Police before being elected  as Fayette County Sheriff in
                           November of 2000. Marty Fisher is currently serving his second term
                           as Fayette County Sheriff.

Randy Miller - Jan. 1, 1997 - May 24, 1999

Virgil Smith -  June 4, 1993 - Jan. 1, 1997; Virgil became Chief after serving 31 years
                           with the Iowa State Patrol and was elected Sheriff in November of
                           1996.

Gene Samek - July 1, 1991 - June 23, 1993; Gene Samek was hired in 1977 and served
                          16 years on the West Union Police Dept., holding positions of patrol-
                          man, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief.

Dave Hackley -  Nov. 13, 1985 - Mar. 6, 1991; Dave Hackley was hired in 1973 and
                            served 18 years on the West Union Police Dept., holding positions
                            of patrolman, Sergeant, and Chief

Marvin Youngblood -  1977 to 1984

Dave Hackley - Jan. 1976 to Mar 1977

Marvin Youngblood - Mar. 1974 to Dec. 1975

Bud Coon - 1973 to 1974

Ron Hilsenbeck - Oct. 1972 to Feb. 1973

Ralph Pixler - Jan 1972

Tom Wilkinson - 1971

Vern Darnell - 1970                                Back to top