Building Tours

Building tours of the Police Department located at 220 W. Morehead Street are available to school groups, Scouts or other youth groups. The Police Department is located in the Municipal Building, which was completed in 1926 and renovated in 1996. Please contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 to arrange a tour.

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Business & Residential Crime Prevention & Security Surveys

The Police Department will visit your residence, business or school to survey potential problems that could compromise the safety of your home or workplace. They will outline changes and make suggestions which will make your place more crime-resistant. Please note that the department will not suggest vendors or make referrals to make those improvements. For more information, contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312.

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Canine Demonstrations

Demonstrations by the department’s canines are available to schools and civic groups. The demonstrations can also be coordinated with tours of the Police Department. To set up a demonstration, contact Capt. Willie Hairston at 347-2305.

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CARE Program

Started in 2009 with funding from the Annie Penn Community Trust, the Call Reassurance Program is an automated computer-generated service that checks up on the elderly, home-bound and latchkey youth, through a daily telephone call. For more information or to participate, call Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312.

Child Restraint Safety Seats

The Police Department has a limited number of child restraint safety seats available at no cost to those who are in need or have defective seats. Contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 to set up an appointment to get a child restraint safety seat fitted to your vehicle. Several safety clinics are also held throughout the year at which time seats are made available.

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DARE Program

The DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program is utiltized in the local schools from elementary to middle school level to teach Reidsville-area students how not to get involved with drugs.

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Explorer Post

The Police Explorer Post is open to youth aged 14-21, who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. As part of the Post, the youth will learn leadership and teamwork skills. They also assist in various events, including the Christmas Parade, July 4th celebration and Stone Soul Picnic. Contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 for more information.

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Fingerprinting

The Police Department provides fingerprinting for eligible individuals. Those individuals requesting to be fingerprinted must possess a valid NC Driver's License or appropriate Identification Card. The identification provided at the time of the fingerprinting request must be valid with a current listed address. The Department will not fingerprint anyone for the purpose of assuring or verifying the identity of a non-US citizen. The Department will fingerprint individuals that live within the Reidsville city limits or are seeking employment at a location within the Reidsville city limits. Eligible individuals can have up to two cards completed for a charge of $5.00. Any additional cards will cost $5.00 each. Individuals living in or seeking employment in Rockingham County, but outside the city limits of Reidsville can have up to two cards completed for $10.00. Any additional cards will cost $5.00 each. Hours for the service are from 9-12 noon Tuesdays and 2-5 p.m. Thursdays. Individuals will need to pay the appropriate fees at the Collections Window of Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, before being fingerprinted. Cashiers will provide each citizen with a receipt, which will need to be presented to the officer. Those wanting to be fingerprinted then should go to the Police Communications window, located on the first floor of the Police Department, 220 W. Morehead Street, for this service.

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Gun Locks

Gun locks are available at no cost to anyone who needs them. Contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 for more information about this program.

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KidStuff

In this unique program for the kindergarten classes in Reidsville, Officer Rob Compton teaches the young students how to access 9-1-1, about “Stranger Danger,” and acquaints them with the police so the youngsters won’t be afraid of these authority figures. In cooperation with KidStuff, students may be visited by “Eddie Eagle,” who teaches them not to touch firearms.

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Neighborhood Watch

The City of Reidsville currently has more than 50 Neighborhood Watch groups located throughout the city. These groups are designed to help combat neighborhood crime by having residents look out for their neighbors. Watch meetings are held on a monthly basis, and most of the groups take part in “National Night Out,” which takes place in August. To start a Neighborhood Watch group in your area, contact Captain Ronnie Ellison at 347-2312.

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Nuisance, Junked & Abandoned Vehicles

One of the duties of the Police Department is to be on the lookout for nuisance, junked or abandoned vehicles, which can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, rats and other pests. The department attempts to identify these problem vehicles, which are in violation of the City Ordinance (Chapter 17, Traffic, Article IV., Division 2. Abandoned, Nuisance and Junked Motor Vehicles). A letter is sent to the property owner asking for voluntary compliance to remove the vehicle or bring it into compliance. A 10-day grace period is given before a legal process is initiated.

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Peddling/Soliciting Permits

Officers will check on any door-to-door sales activity within the Reidsville city limits. Anyone wishing to peddle or solicit within the city should first check with City Hall to get a peddler’s/solicitor’s permit. The permits are can be obtained through the Finance Department located on the first floor of City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street. Peddlers/Solicitors will be required to fill out a form, be fingerprinted at the Police Department and pay a fee.

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Private Security

Off-duty officers are available to provide security for businesses, school events and games and other special events. The current fee for this service is $32.00 per hour payable to the City of Reidsville. Contact the Police Administration Department at 347-2305 to line up officers for your events or business.

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Reports & Payment of Fines

Located on the first floor of the Police Department, residents can receive a variety of reports from the Investigative Assistant in the Detective Division. Examples of such reports are vehicle crash reports and offense reports, including incident reports of B&Es, etc. All copies of reports are free but limited to one copy.

Parking tickets and animal control fines can be paid at the Collections Window of Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, located beside the Police Department. Fines for picked up dogs, etc., are $50 per animal, plus an additional fee is charged by the Reidsville Veterinary Hospital. All payments can be paid by either cash, check or money order during normal work hours or can be mailed to the following: Collections Department, Reidsville City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320.

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Residential Keep Check!

If you’re going out of town, stop by the Police Communications Service window and fill out a form asking officers to keep a check on your home. The service is offered for a period of up to 14 days. The form should also list emergency contacts while you’re gone.

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School Resource Officers

The Reidsville Police Department has an agreement with the Rockingham County Schools to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) at the following schools: Reidsville Middle School, Reidsville High School, the SCORE Center and the ALP (Alternative Learning Program) Center. These officers provide a presence in the schools to handle any security concerns and perform other SRO functions.

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Service Requests

Forms for requests for service can be filled out at the Police Communications Service window or can be called in at 349-1010. Follow-up of requests will be mailed to the complainants.

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Special Attention Program

As part of this program, officers give “special attention” while on patrol to local businesses or residences for up to seven days. These areas receive extra patrols during a span of seven days or more.
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Trespassing

The Police Department will provide assistance to citizens with complaints about trespassing at their residences or businesses. By signing the necessary "trespass agreement" form, the property owner empowers the officers to go on private property and cite the offenders. Contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 to find out more information about this service.

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Workshops

The Police Department offers several workshops on a variety of subjects, including Crime Prevention, Personal Safety, How to Deter Robbery and Shoplifting and Self Defense. These sessions will teach your group simple tips on how to keep your business from being victimized and how to guard your personal safety and help protect against robbery and shoplifting. Contact Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the Community Policing Division at 347-2312 to set up a workshop for your group.