Mission
To enhance the quality of life the community by building partnerships that will help provide a safe, secure community through proactive and impartial enforcement of the laws of North Carolina and the United States Constitution.

Role of the Police Department
The Clinton Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency. The department is responsible for the enforcement of all local and state laws and the investigation of any crimes within the city limits of Clinton, North Carolina. The department is currently composed of 33 full-time sworn police officers, two civilian support staff members, one parking enforcement (non-sworn), one animal control (non-sworn), and 10 reserve officers. The police department is divided into two sections: Administration and Operations.

Message from the Chief
On the behalf of the men and women of the Clinton Police Department, I want to welcome you to our website. The Clinton Police Department is dedicated to open communications with the public we serve. This website assists us to continue this endeavor. We believe that a strong partnership with the community enables us to provide better service that addresses quality of life issues. I encourage you to explore the site and let it serve as a resource for information. Suggestions and comments are welcome at the email address provided- cpd@cityofclintonnc.com

Chief Mike Brim has been Police Chief in Clinton since 2004. Before coming to Clinton, the Chief was a Captain with the Kernersville Police Department. Chief Brim received a Bachelor’s Degree from John Wesley College and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is a member of both the North Carolina and International Association of Chiefs of Police. Contact Phone: (910) 592-3105 Fax: (910) 592-2421 Email: mbrim@cityofclintonnc.us Location: 222 Lisbon St. Clinton, NC 28329

By adhering to the principles of Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect we will serve as leaders in our community and profession:

Principles:

Integrity – We are committed to the highest professional and ethical standards. We are accountable for our actions to the community and each other. We foster public trust by being honest, fair, and consistent.

Professionalism – We are dedicated to providing quality service by being progressive, well trained, disciplined, and highly motivated employees. We serve as role models for the community by projecting a positive image with a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

Respect – We are duty bound to uphold the rights and liberties of all people. We are sensitive to the needs of every citizen. We will treat everyone with dignity, understanding, and compassion in a way that they should be treated.