Welcome To The Southern Shores Police Department
Following the Mayor's declaration of a State of Emergency, the Town of Southern Shores is taking proactive steps to protect the health and well-being of our citizens in the face of growing cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 both around the nation and here in North Carolina.
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 and continuing until further notice, government operations for the Town of Southern Shores will be modified in the following manner:
The Police Department Building will be closed to the public and all non-emergent business shall be conducted via phone, email, fax, or other virtual means to the greatest extent possible.
If you have business with the Police Department and need to contact someone there, please call 252-261-3331 or email Jennifer Couture at jcouture@southernshores-nc.gov. In the event of an emergency, please call 911. For all non-emergencies, call the non-emergency dispatch center at 252-473-3444.
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Letter from the Mayor: https://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coronavirus-2020-mayor-letter-EXECUTED.pdf.
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Declaration of State of Emergency: https://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MARCH-16-2020-CORONAVIRUS-DECLARATION-OF-STATE-OF-EMERGENCY-executed.pdf.
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Information Regarding Town Operations and Meetings: https://www.southernshores-nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Additional-information-regarding-Town-operations-and-meetings.pdf.
Remember, in case of an emergency (police, fire or physical injury), please dial 911. For non-emergency calls, please contact Dare Central Communications at 473-3444. The Southern Shores Police Department office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You may reach our office at 261-3331 or fax at 261-4851. Please feel free to visit us at the municipal complex located at the intersection of NC 12 and NC 158. It is our goal for you, the citizen, and our officers to be on a first name basis and for us to work together to meet the needs of our community.