05/15/2026
The Morgan County Partnership is proud to recognize the Berkeley Springs Police Department as its 2026 Partner of the Year. Each year, MCP staff select a community partner whose dedication, collaboration, and service have made a meaningful impact on Morgan County and the coalition’s mission.
This year, BSPD was nominated by Melody Stotler for the department’s continued partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back events held every April and October. During this past April’s event, Chief Gardner and Life or Drugs Case Manager Brittnay Buchanan sat out in the rain collecting expired, unused, and unneeded medications to help prevent medication misuse and keep these substances out of the wrong hands.
Outside of the official DEA Take Back events, Sandra Venuto oversees the department’s permanent medication drop box and coordinates the supplies needed to keep the program running smoothly year-round.
In addition, Officer Josh Stangle recently completed a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. Through this training, Officer Stangle is better equipped to respond to mental health crises safely and compassionately, helping reduce injuries to officers, first responders, and citizens alike.
A special thank you to Mayor Greg Schene for joining the police department team in recognizing the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the staff who continue to make a positive difference in our community.
