Municipal police departments within a county operate independently from each other and from the county sheriff, each serving their respective city or town limits. There are 7 Police Department locations in Burke County, North Carolina.
Residents of Burke County should be aware of jurisdiction boundaries — the city police handle incidents within city limits, while the county sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas of the county. Contacting the correct agency ensures the fastest response.
List of Burke County, North Carolina Police Department
City Of Valdese Police Department
Drexel Police Department
Broughton State Mental Hospital Police Department
Morganton Department Of Public Safety
North Carolina Division Of Parks - South Mountains State Park
North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop F District I
Town Of Glen Alpine Police Department
Residents of Burke County can find their specific city police department by selecting their municipality below. For matters in unincorporated parts of Burke County, the county sheriff's office is typically the appropriate agency to contact for law enforcement assistance.
You may also find Police Department locations in neighboring counties including Burke, Caldwell, McDowell.