Administration Division

Message from Police Chief John Letteney

Law enforcement exists to serve the public by being an integral part of the community and by forging relationships to enhance its ability to solve problems and achieve a common goal – that of public safety. No community can function effectively without law enforcement and no law enforcement agency can function effectively without the community it serves. To that end, the Southern Pines Police Department is composed of dedicated, professional men and women who are committed to serving the needs of the community. We seek to work together as we address the myriad of issues and concerns that face society with the goal of making a positive difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. We work together with other agencies, with other aspects of local and regional government, and with you, our constituent groups, to solve problems by using a cross-functional approach. Please partner with us as we all have a role in achieving the goal of public safety.

Please check out the website and meet the people who make up the SPPD. Look at the services we provide and consider ways you can join our efforts and help keep your neighborhood, business, or school safe. Learn more about protecting yourself by reviewing the Community Oriented Policing page and consider applying to be a volunteer in one of the many programs or to attend the Citizen’s Police Academy or the High School Police Academy. Review the Crime Statistics page to see the trends and see what the Crime Stoppers and Victim Contact Programs are all about. Be observant of suspicious circumstances and call us. Get involved and encourage others to do the same. Simply, get to know us and let us get to know you. Contact us if you would like a presentation at your school, neighborhood, or community meeting or if your group would like to tour the police facility. The mission of this agency is carried out in the service we provide – day by day; call by call. Our efforts are geared toward just that, providing professional police services to the community in each interaction we have. So please let us know your needs, concerns, and ideas. If you need a police officer in an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency needs, contact the Southern Pines Police Communications Center at (910) 692-7031. For administrative issues, call our Administrative Offices at (910) 692-2732.

John Letteney, Chief of Police