Scott Biddle, Chief of Police

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In 1992 Chief William Scott Biddle began his law enforcement career with the Wilson Police Department as a patrol officer. After approximately two years, Chief Biddle was transferred to the Bicycle and Street Crimes Unit and also began serving on the Wilson Police Department Special Response Team.  After Approximately a year, Chief Biddle was assigned to run the Burglary Task Force.

In 1999, Chief  Biddle was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to the Field Operations Division and was assigned to run a Patrol Team.  In 2002 Chief Biddle was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to run the West District of the City of Wilson.

In 2006, Chief Biddle was promoted to Captain and assigned to the Support Services Division where he managed the Investigations and Administrative Divisions of the Wilson Police Department.  In 2012, Chief Biddle was transferred to the Field Operations Division and managed the Patrol Function of the Wilson Police Department.   In 2014, Chief Biddle was appointed as Major and managed the Field Operations Division of the Wilson Police Department.  Chief Biddle has been very active in the Community, volunteering with several Boards of Directors and nonprofit organizations throughout the City of Wilson.  Chief Biddle during this time was appointed to represent the Wilson Police Department on the 20/20 Vision Task Force Youth Master Plan to address youth violence and Safety.  One aspect was to develop a response plan to schools in the event of an active shooter or other emergency event.  The plan developed was awarded the State of North Carolina Emergency Management Directors Award.   

Throughout his career, Chief Biddle has been very active working with the Youth of Wilson and the Community volunteering for Boards of Directors and Coaching Youth Sports.  In 2017, the United Way of Wilson awarded Chief Biddle with the Leon Wilson Live United Humanitarian Award for his contribution to the United Way and the City of Wilson.   In 2020, the City of Wilson recognized Chief Biddle as their Paul Stevens Humanitarian of the Year which is recognition of his lifelong participation in the City of Wilson Community outreach and especially youth programs.   Chief Biddle remains active in the community working with the Wilson Police Department PAL program, which he helped found in 1994.  Chief Biddle has coached youth baseball with the Wilson Parks and Recreation Little League and the Wilson Boys and Girls Club for more than 20 years.  Chief Biddle also coaches Middle School Football and Baseball at Toisnot Middle School

Chief William Scott Biddle has earned the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, graduated from the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) from North Carolina State University and earned a general instructors certification from North Carolina Training and Standards. 

Chief William Scott Biddle earned a  Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from West Virginia University.