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K-9 UNIT
The Carrboro Police Department has Police Service Dogs, also known as canines or K-9s for short. Each K-9 is assigned to a handler who may work with the dog throughout it's entire working career. The K-9s live and work with their assigned handler forming a deep bond and unique relationship. K-9 handlers and their dogs train very hard on a weekly basis and are certified through the International Police Working Dog Association or IPWDA. All of our K-9s are "dual purpose" dogs; the dogs are capable of tracking, controlled substances detection and apprehension. K-9 handlers and their animals certify yearly to ensure that they are able to continue to perform essential job duties.
CRITICAL INCIDENT UNIT
In unusual and high-risk situations the Police Department has a Critical Incident Unit comprised of specially trained officers that can be called out to resolve the incident.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
School Resource Officers (SROs) are police officers with permanent assignments to one of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools located inside the municipal limits of the Town of Carrboro.
Although the primary function of a SRO is to provide another layer of security and safety in an educational environment, they are often called on to do many other things. SROs sometimes teach, council students on non-criminal issues, tutor students in trouble areas and serve as a resource to students, teachers and other administrators alike.
NARCOTICS AND ALCOHOL INVESTIGATIONS
The Carrboro Police Department maintains a unit devoted to the detection and investigation of narcotics, alcohol, and other related crimes. Officers assigned to this unit work closely with the other divisions in the police department and surrounding agencies to ensure the safety and quality of life for the Town of Carrboro's residents and businesses.
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION TEAM
In an effort to better serve our community, we have officers who are part of a Hostage Negotiation Team. Officers on this unit receive special training and equipment to allow them to better communicate and help subjects who may be in distress.
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Police Department
Physical Address
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: 919-918-7397Fax: 919-942-4473Emergency Phone: 911
Front desk Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.