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Laurinburg Police
303 West Church Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
Non-Emergency:
(910) 276-3211
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Welcome to the City of Laurinburg Police Department
The Laurinburg Police Department services a population of over 17,000. Our patrol area includes our historic Downtown, a hospital, an elementary, middle and high school, retail businesses, and numerous residential areas.
Our agency is comprised of several different units including an administrative staff, Patrol Division, Detective Division, School resource Officers, K-9-unit, Special Resource Team (SRT), Gang Unit, Animal Control, and Citizens on Patrol Team.
Mitch Johnson, Chief of Police
Laurinburg Chief of Police
Police Chief Mitch Johnson was sworn into office in May 2022. Chief Johnson served in the United States Marine Corps as well as with the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office for 28 years, working hard through the rank and file, ultimately serving as a Chief Deputy and a Basic Law Enforcement Training Instructor for new cadets.
Chief Johnson’s core fundamentals consist of ensuring the developing and training, problem-solving, policing, department transparency and accountability, and involvement with every member of the community.
Town Speed Limit: 35
The Laurinburg city-wide speed limit is 35 mph, unless otherwise noted. The speed limit is 20 mph on Main Street.
The Laurinburg Police Department will be strictly enforcing these limits. Be sure to observe the posted limits if you do not wish to receive a ticket.
Crime Stoppers
The Laurinburg Police Department has a dedicated phone line that will allow community members to report criminal activity anonymously. These tips can be related to any kind of criminal activity, not just drug complaints. You will not be required to provide your name or telephone number when reporting suspicious or criminal activity.
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Looking for a rewarding career? Our department is always looking for good people who want to serve their community. If you have interest in becoming a police officer or 911 telecommunicator, we what to hear from you!
Dispose of Unneeded Medications
Safe and timely disposal of unneeded prescription medications, especially opioids, has never been more important than it is today.
In addition to keeping these substances out of our water supply, safe disposal of unneeded medication helps to keep drugs out of the hands of people who might abuse them.
Abuse of certain prescription medications, which has led many people into addiction and heroin use, has become a deadly epidemic across the United States. This opioid epidemic is the focus of a major initiative by Attorney General Josh Stein.
Even non-opioid drugs present dangers if kept in a household when they are no longer needed. They can be ingested accidentally by children or visitors, mistaken for a use they are not intended, etc. Bring any and all prescription medicine that you no longer need to the Police Department for safe destruction.
The Laurinburg Police Department has installed a permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of our Department. There is access to this area 24/7. Please feel free to bring in your medications and deposit them in the box. It is a completely anonymous process and will not take you any time at all.