Divisions
Patrol Division
Patrol division consists of uniformed officers who’s duties consist of responding to calls for service and performing preventive patrol for the town of Rutherfordton NC. These officers patrol the streets and businesses looking for criminal activity and traffic violations. They investigate traffic collisions, mediate disputes, make arrests and provide general police services. They work with citizens and business owners to make the town a safer place for all.
Patrol contact - Lt. Holland
Investigations
The Investigation division works closely with the Patrol Division and is responsible for conducting follow up investigations to solve crimes. Investigators generally handle major crimes such as assaults, burglaries, larcenies, robberies, financial crimes and frauds. This division often works with other city, state and federal agencies to investigate crimes and gather criminal intelligence data.
Investigations contact - Lt. Euten
Records Clerk
The Records Clerk handles administrative duties that allow the police department to function effectively an in an organized fashion. They enter reports, organize and file records and answer phone calls to the station.