Jacksonville Public Safety

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Jacksonville NC Police Department
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Jacksonville Public Safety includes the Jacksonville Police Department and the Jacksonville Fire Department. The City of Jacksonville Police Department is a CALEA nationally accredited law enforcement agency since 1991 and serves the Citizens of Jacksonville, North Carolina. The agency employs approximately 120 sworn full-time officers and 29 full-time support staff led by Police Chief Jarad Phelp

s. Jacksonville Police Department's mission is to provide a safe community through teamwork with our Citizens. The City of Jacksonville Fire Department has been an internationally accredited fire department since 2003 and has an NC Response Rating System grade of 2. The agency currently employs more than 80 sworn full-time fire personnel, part-time personnel, and 1 full-time Administrative Assistant. Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services is led by Fire Chief Edward "Tee" Tallman III. Jacksonville Fire Department's mission - to strive to provide excellent customer service, through prevention, readiness, and response to threats to the lives and property of the people we serve.

Traffic AlertDue to a traffic crash, US 17 is closed to all southbound traffic at Evergreen Rd.  North bound traffic is ...
12/30/2025

Traffic Alert

Due to a traffic crash, US 17 is closed to all southbound traffic at Evergreen Rd. North bound traffic is down to one lane. Please avoid the area if possible.

It's that time of year! Our Firefighters are out delivering your 2026 City calendars 😀 They started today in downtown Ja...
12/29/2025

It's that time of year! Our Firefighters are out delivering your 2026 City calendars 😀 They started today in downtown Jacksonville and will be working their way through the rest of the City this week, so be on the lookout on your stoops.

We will be closing early today at 11 AM. We will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. W...
12/24/2025

We will be closing early today at 11 AM. We will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at 8 AM on Monday, December 29.

UpdateWhile the investigation of the shooting near Onslow Drive and Dewitt Street continues, all indications is the shoo...
12/22/2025

Update

While the investigation of the shooting near Onslow Drive and Dewitt Street continues, all indications is the shooting was self-inflicted. As with any loss of life, death investigations are very difficult for the victim's family. Therefore, out of respect for the family, we are not releasing the name of the victim. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn their loved one.

If you, or anyone you know are struggling, or are considering harming yourself, our team here at the Jacksonville Police Department want you to know, we are here for you. We can and want to help. Please call us or call the following resources here in our community.

Local Resources in Jacksonville, NC:

• Easter Seals Port Health Crisis Center 910.353.5354.
• Steven A Cohen Clinic (post 911 veterans and active duty) 910.388.5232
Integrated Family Services of Jacksonville 910.939.6475.

State and National Resources:

• 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline- call or text 988 for immediate and confidential support
• Veterans Crisis Line- Dial 988, then press 1 for military families and veterans
• NC DHHS Su***de Prevention Peer Warmline- 855.733.7762

Thank you to our Officers and Staff who donated to No Shave November. We were able to secure $2,620 that we are happy to...
12/21/2025

Thank you to our Officers and Staff who donated to No Shave November. We were able to secure $2,620 that we are happy to donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital for continued cancer research. Thank you to TK and Crystal Legends from DBC Radio for facilitating this donation.

We had a great time hosting our annual CARE holiday party for our subscribers. It is always a joy to enjoy food and fell...
12/21/2025

We had a great time hosting our annual CARE holiday party for our subscribers. It is always a joy to enjoy food and fellowship this time of year, and Santa even stopped by for a few pictures. If you or someone you love lives in the City limits and could benefit from our CARE program, visit us at https://jacksonvillenc.gov/192/CARE-Program to learn more and to sign up. You can also always call our Dispatchers at 910 455 4000 Option 1 and they will be glad to answer any questions about the program. Happy Holidays to our CARE subscribers and to all of our Citizens!

It's official. He's a winner...again! Congrats to Lt. Forrest Williams on dominating the competition in the 2025 No Shav...
12/19/2025

It's official. He's a winner...again! Congrats to Lt. Forrest Williams on dominating the competition in the 2025 No Shave November competition. Stay tuned for his charity of choice to donate proceeds.

12/19/2025
UPDATE - The roadway has been reopened.  Traffic AlertDue to a traffic crash at the intersection of NC 24 and Western Bl...
12/19/2025

UPDATE - The roadway has been reopened.

Traffic Alert

Due to a traffic crash at the intersection of NC 24 and Western Blvd, the west bound lanes of NC 24 are currently closed. We will update when the roadway is reopened.

Our Officers are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Onslow Drive and Dewitt Street. There is a decea...
12/18/2025

Our Officers are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Onslow Drive and Dewitt Street. There is a deceased individual, but this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no current danger to the community.

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200 Marine Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC

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