Welcome to Jacksonville Police Department

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we have some of the best! These men and women work around the clock to ensure not only the safety of our Citizens, but our Officers and Firefighters as they are dispatched. They work 24/7, 365 and are always ready to answer the call. Thank you for your dedication to our Department and the Citizens of Jacksonville. We hope you have an amazing week. We are currently hiring Full and Part Time Positions. 

Mumble, our 2 year old Therapy Dog, has officially completed his training with Camp Mutt. He has earned his AKC Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog Certifications. This 10 month program included obedience and site visits to schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and area businesses to familiarize Mumble with different populations and environments. Thank you to his handlers, Officer Rutter and Officer DiRoma, as well as the Trainers at Camp Mutt. You can catch Mumble out and about at some of our community events. Congratulations Mumble!

Dr. Gilbert and Substance Abuse Counselor Shannon Aiken are part of JPD’s Behavioral Science Services Unit and conduct in-depth work in the realm of substance use. From assisting law enforcement on crisis calls to helping Citizens gain access to sober living and substance use treatment, they are heavily invested in helping to establish healthy and safe communities. JPD’s Behavioral Science Services Unit also provides vaping prevention and intervention curriculum within Onslow County schools and the community in an effort to provide education and reduce adolescent substance use. By sharing knowledge and current initiatives from within the Jacksonville Police Department, they hope to make a positive influence in addressing adolescent substance use and promoting overall wellness within our community and surrounding areas. Recently, two of our Staff members, Crisis Counselor Dr. Tobi Gilbert and Substance Abuse Counselor Shannon Aiken, were invited to the North Carolina General Assembly to speak at a live press conference in support of a new bill (House Bill 430, Senate Bill 318) with the goal of protecting youth from vaping and nicotine products.