WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey today announced the launch of his “Four Corners of Public Safety” initiative, a renewed and expanded effort to deepen collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors throughout the Northern District of West Virginia.
Designed to reinforce ongoing partnerships while forging new connections, the initiative reflects the district’s commitment to a unified approach to public safety. By bringing leaders and agencies together, the Four Corners aims to enhance coordination, share resources more effectively, and ensure a consistent, district-wide strategy for addressing key criminal threats.
“The Four Corners highlights the good work we are already doing across the district and serves as a framework to bring all of us together with an even greater purpose,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. “Our shared mission is to make our communities safer, stronger, and better places to live and work, and this initiative helps us do exactly that.”
The Four Corners of Public Safety outlines the district’s foundational priorities, which include disrupting drug trafficking networks, reducing violent crime, protecting residents from fraud and financial exploitation, and supporting vulnerable members of the community. By focusing on these core areas, the initiative provides a clear direction for collaborative action and targeted enforcement strategies.
Through coordinated efforts with state prosecutors and ongoing partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement, the initiative strengthens the district’s ability to respond to emerging threats, share intelligence, and implement prevention-focused strategies. These collaborative efforts reinforce the office’s broader mission to safeguard the Northern District of West Virginia and uphold the rule of law.
Aligned with Department of Justice priorities, the Four Corners initiative reflects a comprehensive, multi‑agency approach to confronting crime from every angle. By ensuring that federal, state, and local partners work in step with one another, the initiative helps build safer communities and demonstrates a shared commitment to protecting the people of Northern West Virginia.
