Sanford Police Department NC

09/03/2026

BOOZE IT & LOSE IT — DRIVE SOBER, ARRIVE ALIVE

This Labor Day weekend, the Sanford Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across North Carolina in the Booze It & Lose It campaign, supported by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

If you’re drinking, don’t drive. Plan ahead:
✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Use a rideshare or taxi
✅ Get a ride from a friend or family member
✅ Never get behind the wheel impaired

DWI doesn’t just put your life at risk—it puts everyone on the road at risk. A night of drinking should never end with a crash, an arrest, or a tragedy.

Sanford Police Department will be out working to keep our roads safe.

Booze It & Lose It. Drive Sober. Save Lives.

09/01/2026

"Month in Review"
Here’s a look at the work your officers have done over the past month:
1,951 Calls for Service
120 Traffic Accidents Investigated
23 Felony Arrests
87 Misdemeanor Arrests
Our officers continue working day and night to serve and protect Sanford. From responding to calls and traffic accidents to addressing criminal activity, we remain dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community

08/04/2026

Join the Sanford Police Department for National Night Out 2026—an evening dedicated to strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.

Come out and:
👮 Meet your Sanford Police officers
🚓 Check out police vehicles and equipment
🍔 Enjoy food, fun, and giveaways
🎈 Let the kids enjoy games and activities
🤝 Connect with your neighbors and help build a safer Sanford

National Night Out is all about bringing our community together to promote crime prevention, neighborhood unity, and positive police-community relationships.

08/03/2026

"Month in Review"

Here’s a look at the work your officers have done over the past month:

2,236 Calls for Service
140 Traffic Accidents Investigated
34 Felony Arrests
108 Misdemeanor Arrests

Our officers continue working day and night to serve and protect Sanford. From responding to calls and traffic accidents to addressing criminal activity, we remain dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community.

07/31/2026

Kicking off the weekend with a surprise — two months early!

The Weatherspoon bridge is now open. ✨🪩🎉

What will you jam to when you cross it the first time? 🎶

07/27/2026

Did you miss your chance to meet the firefighters at Fire Station #5?

They’ll be out and about in Sanford on August 4, 2026, for our annual National Night Out celebration!

NNO is a great opportunity to meet local first responders, elected officials, City staff, and – most importantly – your neighbors!

Find the site closest to you on our website at www.sanfordnc.net/471/National-Night-Out.

And for those who couldn’t tour the station, here’s a peek inside!

07/04/2026

06/29/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day this weekend with family, friends, and community, the Sanford Police Department wishes everyone a safe Fourth of July!

Our officers will be on hand to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable celebration.