Congratulations to Chief Weber on his successful career, and now official retirement from policing. Before coming to West Salem, Chief Weber worked for the Flora Police Department for over 30 years. He was hired at West Salem in July 2023, and his official last day as the West Salem Police Chief was September 30, 2026. The Village of West Salem thanks Chief Weber for his dedication and service to our community.
Chief Weber is transitioning into a new role for the Village. He will be West Salem’s new Code Enforcement Officer. In this part-time position, Mr. Weber will be able to continue the work he has been doing addressing neglected properties.
The Village of West Salem entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. The agreement goes into effect on October 1, 2026. The non-emergency number of the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department is 1 618-445-2721. For emergency services, dial 9-1-1.