Police

The department will achieve its mission by committing to excellence through:

• Integrity — honesty, compassion, trust, and accountability. Police officers have the courage to do what is morally, ethically and legally right, regardless of risk. 
• Fairness — the Police Department will treat everyone impartially without favoritism or bias. 
• Respect — the Police Department will treat everyone with dignity and courtesy without prejudice. 
• Professionalism — the Police Department will deliver quality services through cooperation, open communication and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

The Police Department is organized into two divisions:

• Administrative and Support
• Operations

Anonymous crime tips can be reported three ways:

• Calling 919-296-9555.
• Using the See it, Say it, Send it app.
• Using the See it, Say it, Send it website.

Officer commendation and complaint forms can be submitted online or downloaded, printed and brought to the main station. Traffic concerns can be submitted through an online form.

Welcome to the Hillsborough Police Department in North Carolina. In the 1930s, a town ordinance established the Police Department, consisting of only a handful of officers. Today, the sworn and non-sworn staff of the department number 30 employees. For the men and women of the Police Department, our mission hasn’t changed much since the 1930s. Quite simply, we exist to make the Town of Hillsborough safer. We always have and always will. We cannot do this job alone. Get to know us better and help form that teamwork which will help make Hillsborough a more safe and secure environment.

Chief Duane Hampton

The Hillsborough Police Department issues precious metals permits for businesses that buy, sell or keep precious metals in inventory. Fees are:

• $180 for a precious metals permit for dealers, partnerships or corporations.
• $10 for an employee permit.
• $3 for renewal of an employee permit.

N.C. General Statute 66-405 authorizes regulation of the precious metals business to prevent thefts and disposal of stolen property. Under N.C. General Statute 66-169, the Police Department must receive a copy of sales records within 48 hours of each sale.

Below are departmental policies available for public comment.

• Department Camera Systems Policy
• Distracted Driving Policy
• Use of Force Policy

The Hillsborough Police Department is always looking for individuals of high moral character with a genuine desire to serve and make a difference to become part of our team. For more information, see the recruiting page on this website.

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