Hickory, NC Police

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Hickory, North Carolina Jail and Mugshot Information

Hickory is a city located mostly in Catawba County. Parts of the city can be found in Burke and Caldwell Counties. According to the 2016 census, approximately 40,567 people live in this area. The current mayor is Hank Guess. The City Manager is Warren Wood.

City Hall:
76 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 323-7412
Fax: (828) 323-7550
Website:

Mayor’s Office:
Phone: (828) 294-7757
Email: hguess@hickorync.gov

City Manager’s Office:
(828) 323-7412

In 2016, Hickory had a crime index of 381.2 which was higher than the US average (280.5). During that year, there were 6 murders, 19 rapes, 56 robberies, and 84 assaults reported. In addition, there were 362 burglaries, 1,482 thefts, 109 auto thefts, and 8 arson cases reported. As of November 2018, 116 registered sex offenders are residing in Hickory. The ratio of residents to sex offenders is 354 to 1.

Hickory, North Carolina Police Station Information

The city of Hickory had 2,118 reported incidents in 2016 which gave it a total crime rate of 5,238 crimes per 100k people. This was almost double the US average which was 2,837 crimes for every 100,000 individuals. It was also higher than the North Carolina average (3,110 crimes for every 100,000 people). Theft was most often the type of incident reported to the police.

The Hickory Police Department is a full service municipal law enforcement agency that agency that has 152 full-time employees. The HPD is headed by Chief of Police Thurman Whisnant. There are 3 divisions within the HPD – Investigations, Patrol, and Support Services. The Patrol Division is the largest component of the HPD and primarily responsible for answering all calls for service. The Investigations Division, on the other hand, supports the Patrol Division by performing follow-up investigations on reported incidents. Support Services oversees code enforcement, recruitment, records, parking, and animal control.

Hickory Police Department:
347 2nd Avenue SW
Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: (828) 324-2060, (828) 324-2060
Fax: (828) 328-6146
Website:

Additional Information:
Address 1: 347 Second Ave SW
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 28602-2844
County: Catawba County
Phone #: 828-324-2060
Fax #: 828-328-6146
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 33000
Number of Officers: 132

The Catawba County Detention Facility can be found on the Catawba County Government Campus which is in Newton. It is the facility used by the Hickory Police Department for their inmates. All inmates at this facility are allowed one (1) fifteen-minute visit per week. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visitation hours are Monday-Thursday 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Friday 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 11:00 am, and 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.

Catawba County Detention Facility:
100 Government Drive, Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8999

Open Records Request in Hickory, North Carolina

The Records Office is responsible for storing all data gathered by the HPD and providing citizens access to the public records. To obtain a copy of a police report, you can visit the Records office Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. You can also obtain a copy online.

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Police Reports in Hickory, North Carolina

Inside a crash report, you’ll find details on the drivers, the owners of the vehicles, the location and date of the incident, and information regarding the crash sequence including the estimated speed of each vehicle. There is also a diagram of the incident as well as a narrative.