The Blowing Rock Police Department is committed to developing and maintaining positive relationships within the community through dedicated service, professionalism, teamwork and a proactive stance against crime. Together with our community we will sustain our low crime rate and foster a sense of safety and well being.

The primary functions of the Police Department are the preservation of public peace and order, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, and other responses to requests for assistance. The department operates 24 hours per day, and utilizes an E-911 emergency dispatch system. Although it is most visible through the use of uniformed patrol officers and dispatchers, other employees are assigned specific tasks as needed. Examples are a police investigator, local ABC enforcement officer, parking enforcement officer, etc. The department also conducts a DARE program for the fifth graders at Blowing Rock School.

Staffing and Schedules

The department is currently staffed by 19 employees, 15 of which are full-time. The authorized full-time positions include the Police Chief, Lieutenant-Investigator, 2 Sergeants, 2 Corporals, 3 Police Officer II’s, and 2 Police Officer I's among the sworn positions; and a Communications Director, an Assistant Communication Director and 2 Telecommunicators among the civilian positions. The four part-time positions include 2 Reserve Officers and 2 part-time Telecommunicators. The Police Chief typically works a standard 40-hour workweek (5 days per week, 8 hours per day). Sworn officers and Telecommunicators typically work 12-hour shifts and average 40 hours per workweek.

The following chart depicts the organization of the Police Department: