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Patrol Operations
The Clinton Police Uniform Division is commanded by a Lieutenant and four Sergeants and staffed with twelve officers. Patrol shifts cover the city twenty-four hours a day and are responsible for general law enforcement duties and preventative patrol. They are the primary response to call for service, traffic enforcement, preliminary criminal investigations, and directed patrol.
Contact Information
- Emergency Phone: 911
- General Inquiry (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Phone: 910-592-3105
- Non-Emergency Phone: 910-592-1151
If citizens have concerns or complaints about the following,
- Speed Complaint
- Traffic Complaint in general
- Noise Complaint
Please contact the Operation Commander: Email
Traffic Safety
The Clinton Police Uniform Patrol Division is responsible for collision investigations and traffic enforcement. The department's primary goal is to protect life and property through the reduction of traffic collisions by public information campaigns, educational programs, and selective enforcement in identified target areas.
The Clinton Police Department sponsors traffic safety talks and demonstrations to citizen groups and schools. Contact the Clinton Police Department Operators Commander to schedule one at 910-592-3105.
Vehicle Collision Reports
Clinton Police Department vehicle collision reports are submitted to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) electronically usually the same day the collision is reported to the Clinton Police Department. DMV may take up to ten days before approving the report. The Clinton Police Department will only release approved reports for citizens requesting a copy.
Questions about reports may be directed to the Clinton Police Records Station at 910-592-3105.
Traffic Statistics
| Type | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidents Per Year | 494.0 | 566.0 | 536.0 | 644.0 | 656.0 | 671.0 | 614.6 |
| Fatalities | 1.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Injuries Per Year | 208.0 | 150.0 | 143.0 | 187.0 | 171.0 | 146.0 | 167.5 |
| Pedestrians Struck | 4.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 5.2 |
| Impaired Collisions | 11.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 9.6 |
| Speed Collisions | 123.0 | 113.0 | 106.0 | 95.0 | 123.0 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
| Damage | $1,579,943.0 | $1,688,086.0 | $1,529,383.0 | $1,622,410.0 | $2,092,846.0.0 | $1,897,940.0 | $1,766,133.0 |