Police Department

About Us

The men and women of the Surf City Police Department are proud to serve the citizens of this great community. We are responsible for general public safety, crime prevention, responding to and investigating crime, apprehension of those who commit crimes, public order, traffic safety, criminal justice records and safety education. The Department exists to serve all people within its jurisdiction with respect, fairness and dignity through community-based policing and building partnerships.

Click here to view our 2021 Annual Report

Click on the link below to access the application for the 2nd Annual Surf City Police Department Citizen's Police Academy. Once the application is complete, please bring it, as well as your valid driver's license, to the Police Department (214 W. Florence Way, Hampstead NC 28443) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Citizen's Police Academy Application 2023

*Applicants must be 21+ years of age to participate

*Surf City residents are given priority in the acceptance process

*Past academy graduates are not permitted to attend

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The Surf City Police Department now offers online services through CITYPROTECT by Motorola. This service allows citizens to submit crime tips, explore crime maps and register a camera with the SCPD.

Check it out here: https://cityprotect.com/agency/surfcitypd