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| Chief W.D. Kelly |
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Mission Statement
"The Mission of the Rockingham Police Department is to enforce the laws and ordinances of the State of North Carolina and the City of Rockingham. By providing quality law enforcement we safeguard lives, enhance community safety, protect property and reduce the impact and fear of crime. Our officers seek and preserve public confidence by impartial observance of the law and by offering service and trust to all members of the public."
The Police Department serves a population of approximately 10,000 citizens in Richmond County. The department has three main divisions: Patrol, Detectives and Administrative Services.
There are 36 sworn officers and two full-time administrative assistants. The Detective Division consists of six investigators, two assigned to Narcotics, three to Major Crimes, and one assigned to work in investigating domestic violence offenses.
The Police Department also has three special taskforce teams, including a Traffic Enforcement team, SWAT team and a K-9 team.
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Chief Kelly Announces Retirement
August 18, 2021
Chief Billy Kelly has announced his retirement effective December 1, 2021. Chief Kelly started with the Rockingham Police Department as a patrol officer trainee in November of 1992 and was named Chief in April of 2012. We wish Chief Kelly a happy retirement and thank him for his great leadership.
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Detective Captain George Gillenwater Named New Police Chief
The City of Rockingham has named Detective Captain Gillenwater as Chief Kelly's replacement effective upon his retirement. Captain Gillenwater will become Chief of Police on Dec. 1, 2021 upon Chief Kelly's retirement. Captin Gillenwater began at the Rockingham Police Department in 2006 as a patrol officer, worked for the Department of Revenue from 2014-2016, before returning to Rockingham Police Department. He was promoted to Lieutenant in May 2017 and recently promoted to Captain in April 2021, where he is in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division.
We look forward to working with Captain Gillenwater and a continued great leadership.
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COVID-19 RESPONSE
During the Covid-19 Pandemic our lobby remains closed to the public.
You may still request a copy of your Accident/Incident Report however by calling (910) 895-2468 Monday- Friday 8am-5pm to speak with our Administrative Staff who can assist you.
Should you need immediate assistance at the Police Department, such as to make a report, pick up a report or to speak with an Officer, please use the video phone outside of the front door to speak with a Telecommunicator at the Richmond County Ecomm Center.
Please be advised face coverings are required for all persons needing assistance at the Police Department.
We are unfortunately not able to assist with Fingerprints at this time.
Our Community and our employees' safety remain a priority with us so please help us to retain safe social distancing and protective procedures during this difficult time.
Resources, information and assistance from across state government. Learn more
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| Chief Kelly; Officer Hooks; Major Grant |
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The Medal of Valor Awarded
Officer Hooks was presented the Medal of Valor at the Rockingham City Council Meeting on October 13, 2020. This award was in recognition of his courageous response and outstanding composure in de-escalating and disarming an armed individual earlier this year. This award is the Department's highest medal of recognition for service and one that has been rarely awarded. As a Department we are honored to be able to present this award to him and proud of his service to our community.
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ROCKINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATES WITH
RICHMOND COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
ON FEBRUARY 10TH, 2019, THE ROCKINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR 911 CENTER. ALL CALLS ARE NOW DISPATCHED THROUGH THE RICHMOND COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. THIS INCLUDES ALL EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY CALLS.
THE 911 DISPATCH CENTER ANSWERS ALL EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY CALLS FOR SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR AND DISPATCHES THE APPROPRIATE HELP. THEY ARE ABLE TO COORDINATE POLICE, FIRE AND EMS FROM ONE AGENCY.
OUR OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 A.M UNTIL 5 P.M. AND CLOSED FOR OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS. WE HAVE TWO FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS HERE TO ASSIST YOU DURING THOSE TIMES FOR REPORTS, ETC. IN ORDER TO REACH THE ADMIN ASSISTANTS OR TO SPEAK WITH OFFICER ABOUT A CASE BY PHONE PLEASE CALL (910)-895-2468.
AT 5 P.M. OUR PHONE LINES TRANSFER OVER TO THE 911 CENTER AND YOU NO LONGER ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE DIRECTLY AT THE ROCKINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT. IF YOU NEED TO CALL FOR OFFICER ASSISTANCE PLEASE DIAL 911 AT ALL TIMES.
IF YOU ARE FROM ANOTHER AREA, ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND NEED TO SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, PLEASE CALL 910-997-5081 FOR THE 911 CENTER.
CONTACT US:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 AM-5 PM CALL (910) 895-2468
FOR DISPATCH CALL 911 or NON EMERGENCY CALL (910) 997-8355
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| Rockingham Police Dept has a drop off box in lobby for unused meds |
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It is extremely important to dispose of unneeded medications safely.
In addition to keeping these substances out of our water supply, safe disposal of unneeded medication helps to keep drugs out of the hands of people who might abuse them.
The Rockingham Police Dept provides a medicine drop box in our lobby to dispose of unused medications.
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If you are a victim of a scam or need information
on scams reported in our area
please visit our Scam Alerts page for more information.
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Contact Us:
Rockingham Police Department
311 E. Franklin Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
Administrative: (910) 895-2468
Fax: (910) 895-0899
For Dispatch Call 911
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Richmond County's new service titled Code Red which notifies citizens via telephone if there is an emergency
happening in their neighborhood. Click Link to signup
for this service.
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| National Sex Offender Registry |
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