08/14/2026
💙 Congratulations on a Well-Earned Retirement Scott Wilson💙
The Chesapeake Union Township Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate Sgt. Scott Wilson and his K-9 partner, Archie, on their retirement from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department!
For an incredible 33 years, Sgt. Wilson has faithfully served the citizens of Lawrence County. His career has been defined by dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to the community he calls home.
For 18 of those years, Sgt. Wilson served as a School Resource Officer, becoming a familiar and trusted presence to generations of students. His role went far beyond keeping our schools safe. He built relationships, mentored young people, and made a lasting difference in the lives of countless students and families throughout Lawrence County.
But to so many of us in the fire, EMS, law enforcement, and school communities, Scott has also simply been “the man with all the answers.” If you had a question, needed to know how something worked, who to call, where something was supposed to be, or what the plan was—chances are, Scott knew the answer. And if he didn’t, he knew exactly who did.
As retirement approached, there have been a lot of “lasts” after 33 years of service. His last Lawrence County Fair. His last Friday night football game. His last disaster drill to plan. Things that may have seemed routine over the years now represent the closing of an incredible chapter of service to our county.
Those events also show just how many different ways Scott has served Lawrence County. Whether he was working a school event, helping coordinate an emergency exercise, standing on the sidelines under the Friday night lights, working the fair, or answering yet another question from one of us, he was someone you could count on.
We have been fortunate to work alongside Sgt. Wilson through the years on calls and throughout our community. The relationships between fire, EMS, and law enforcement are incredibly important, and we are thankful for the friendship, knowledge, and partnership he has shared with us.
And, of course, we can’t forget K-9 Archie! 🐾💙 Archie has faithfully served alongside Scott as his trusted partner. We hope retirement means plenty of treats, naps, belly rubs, and maybe a little less work for both of them!
Thirty-three years is more than a career—it is a lifetime of service, memories, friendships, and an impact that cannot be measured by a number.
Scott, thank you for answering all of our questions, helping whenever you were needed, and giving so much of yourself to Lawrence County. While there may be someone else working the next fair, standing on the sidelines at the next football game, or planning the next disaster drill, there will only be one Sgt. Scott Wilson.
From all of us at the Chesapeake Union Township Volunteer Fire Department, congratulations to Sgt. Scott Wilson and K-9 Archie on your retirement.
Thank you for 33 years of service to Lawrence County. Enjoy retirement—you’ve certainly earned it! 🇺🇸💙🐾
