Morrisey appoints Baylous to lead WV Homeland Security

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 247

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has appointed longtime law enforcement officer Michael Baylous to be secretary of the state’s Department of Homeland Security.

“Michael Baylous is a proven leader with deep experience protecting communities, managing complex operations and coordinating across agencies,” Morrisey said in a news release Friday. “He understands public safety from the ground up, and he has earned the trust of law enforcement, emergency responders, and communities across our state. He is exactly …

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