Police

It is the mission of the Grifton Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidents and fear of crime and to enhance public safety.

Grifton Police Department
540 Queen St, Grifton, NC 28530

On behalf of the Grifton Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our web page. I am humbled and honored to serve as your Chief of Police and consider it a privilege to work with the dedicated men and women of the Grifton Police Department.

The Grifton Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency that provides twenty-four hour police services to a population of over 2,600 full time residents and businesses. Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime and to enhance public safety.

Our Motto is Integrity, Honor and Service.

We recognize that the communities’ support is essential to the success of our policing mission. The Police Department looks forward to building relationships with the stakeholders in our community in an effort to reduce crime and create a safe environment to work and live.

For EMERGENCY assistance, please call 911.
For all other non-emergency calls for service, please dial (252)-524-4161-POLICE/SHERIFF DISPATCH
For Routine Business or RV Park Reservations dial (252)-253-1513

Sincerely,
Brian A. Silva
Chief of Police

Traffic Patrol Operations

The Grifton Police Department conducts proactive traffic enforcement operations 24 hours a day on town streets and highways. We take traffic enforcement very seriously and have a zero tolerance policy on driving while impaired and aggressive driving. Proactive traffic enforcement leads to a reduction in fatal and serious accidents, increases overall driver safety, and greatly reduces other criminal activity by creating a highly visible police presence in the community.

All Police Officers assigned to the patrol division receive extensive training and are required to be certified in Radar Operations,  Standardized Field Sobriety, Accident Investigations and are Certified Intoxilyzer Operators. 

Traffic Checkpoints

Driver’s License Checkpoints are routinely conducted throughout town to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Motor Vehicle Laws.

Drug/Alcohol Enforcement

TheTown of Grifton Police Department has a zero tolerance policy on drug and alcohol violations. Officer’s routinely conduct high visibility directed patrols in targeted areas to ensure compliance with state law and local ordinances.

The Grifton Police Department will adhere to its core values and fulfill its mission by establishing and working towards accomplishing the goals set forth.

• Enhancing the quality of life for all citizens by reducing criminal activity and the conditions that foster crime and the fear of crime;
• Zero Tolerance Policy on drug and alcohol violations;
• Improving school safety;
• Improving community trust, interaction, involvement, and accountability;
• Enhancing roadway safety through proactive traffic enforcement initiatives;
• Enhancing agency efficiency and effectiveness;
• Provide a work environment that attracts and retains a diverse group of quality personnel,
• Reward excellence, and enhance the skills of and opportunities for all personnel.

Participating in a neighborhood watch group or improvement committee

• Volunteer at a neighborhood school or youth organization
• Staying informed and get involved in community issues that matter to you
• Be an observant, caring and considerate neighbor
• Volunteer with the Police Department or Fire Department
• Become active in other service organizations