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The Elkin Police Department with community service and community policing as our foundation, will diligently strive to contribute to the community’s overall quality of life through the efficient provision and administration of services to the community and enforcement of federal and state laws and town ordinances.
Core Values
Professional
We will deliver quality services through cooperation, open communication, education, and a continuous commitment to excellence.
Integrity
We will continually earn the public’s trust by honestly and ethically performing our duties while adhering to the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina in the pursuit of community service.
Ethical
We recognize that personal and organizational ethics are essential for the Department to perform at the highest professional level to fulfill our mission.
Respectful
We will treat everyone with dignity and courtesy without prejudice.
Responsible
We will be responsible for and take ownership of our actions.
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2010 Police Department Activity
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Communications:
Emergency Phone Calls – 731
Non Emergency Phone Calls – 10,183
Total Incoming Phone Calls – 10,914
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Patrol:
Burglar Alarms – 301
Escorts – 184
Warrants Served – 96
Other Response Calls – 2,582
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Investigations:
Robbery – 1
Other Felony Offenses – 76
Drug Offenses – 154
Alcohol Offenses – 206
Juvenile Cases – 11
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Traffic:
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 545
Traffic Citations – 956
Misdemeanor Offenses - 1,023
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