Police

Chief Copeland, formerly from Northern Ohio, has been in law enforcement for over 20 years following a four-year tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps. Chief Copeland served overseas during his military tenure, where he was also a member of the Marine Corps karate team. The Chief’s education consists of a Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a minor in Criminology from Indiana Wesleyan University where he graduated with honors. He has also graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Certified Law Enforcement Executive Training and the Police Executive Leadership College in Columbus, Ohio both sponsored by the Law Enforcement Foundation in cooperation with the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Copeland is a member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the FBI National Academy Associates. Chief Copeland is married with two sons, one who is currently serving in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq. Chief’s hobbies consist of weight training, martial arts and playing guitar. He enjoys working with the residents of the Village in a collaborative effort to improve the quality of life in Waynesville.

Sgt. Wiseman has been with the department since January 2001. Before that, he served as a reserve officer for the Village of Maineville and he served in the US Air Force in law enforcement. Sgt. Wiseman serves as the department’s Firearms Instructor providing instruction on the Sidearm, Shotgun and Tactical Rifle. He is a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. He is an IPMBA certified Bike Patrol Officer and supervises the Bike Patrol Unit. Sgt. Wiseman supervises day-to-day patrol operations and the Field Training Program for the department. Sgt. Wiseman’s hobbies include shooting, hiking and running. Sgt. Wiseman is married and has two children.