Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The Wrightsville Beach Police Department has paid/flexible work (not full time) positions for Reserve Officers.  A Reserve Officer is a fully certified police officer who helps to augment our force.  Anyone interested in serving as a Reserve Officer or serving through non-law enforcement volunteer opportunities, should email the Chief at dsquires@towb.org 

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  • The yellow copy of the Impound Form must be obtained at the Police Department. On it will be the address/phone number of the rotation wrecker service used to tow the vehicle.  Once the yellow copy of the Impound Form is obtained, which requires proof of vehicle ownership, the form can be taken to the storage facility operated by the wrecker service and the vehicle retrieved with payment of charges. Wrecker companies will not release a vehicle without the form or before payment to them is made.

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  • Call the Dispatch Center at (910) 452-6120. Depending on a variety of circumstances, the call may be dispatched to a member of the NHC Animal Services Unit, a Park Ranger or a Police officer. Please make yourself available to the responding officer. 

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  • A vehicle may be considered abandoned if left on public property for a period of 24 hours or longer. An abandoned vehicle on private property shall be the responsibility of the person in charge of the property to tow such vehicle. The Police Department can assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported stolen.
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  • The Wrightsville Beach Police Department does not provide a public fingerprinting service. For public fingerprinting, contact the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4200 or the Wilmington Police Department at 910-343-3600.

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  • The Wrightsville Beach Police Department has a holding cell, used to temporarily hold people who are in custody until they can be released or transported to the New Hanover County Jail.
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  • While there are no formal volunteer positions, we are always open to collaborate with interested volunteers so that we don't miss an opportunity.  Anyone interested in volunteering should email the Chief at dsquires@towb.org 

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