The Duck PD is proud to offer the following services and programs:
With Operation Medicine Drop, the public can safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. Over-the-counter and prescription pills, patches, and closed liquids are accepted, but not needles. Securing your medications and disposing of them safely protects our community and environment. Items can be taken to the Duck Police Department Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., no questions asked.
The Duck Police Department offers a property/house check program to the Town’s property owners. As part of the program, the officers make periodic checks of residences that are not occupied during the off-season. The officers look for open windows and doors and other signs of unauthorized entry, as well as items such as water leaks. If necessary, the officer will contact the homeowner or rental company so the residence can be secured. If it appears that a crime has occurred, the incident will be investigated.
Our police officers offer a security survey service of residences and commercial properties within the Town. These surveys are designed to assess the security of residences and businesses. Owners will be given recommendations that they can implement to address potential security issues. Security surveys are conducted on an as requested basis.
Properties can be vulnerable to natural disasters, theft, and fire. It’s important to take preparatory steps and have an inventory complete with photographs or video. An officer will come to the residence and video and document the contents. The homeowner will receive a copy of the video and the police will keep a copy in a secure database.
The Duck Police Department does NOT offer the following services, but see below for assistance with acquiring these items.
Patches: As a vacation destination, our police patches are in high demand. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer free patches due to the volume of requests. Please visit the T-shirt shop where you can purchase Duck Police and Fire items. Thank you!
Fingerprinting: Live Scan digital fingerprinting technology is most commonly required when a citizen requests fingerprints for a background check. The Town of Duck does not have access to this technology.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office in Manteo does have this technology and will take public fingerprints by appointment Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the Sheriff’s Office at 252-475-5980.
Non-Emergency Vehicle Unlocking: Modern vehicles use a variety of design features that make gaining access into a locked vehicle extremely difficult, unless you have the key or key fob. Many vehicles also employ rapidly changing technology, such as side curtain airbags and complicated electronic locking mechanisms, which require numerous tools and constant training to work around. It is very difficult for our officers to enter a modern locked vehicle without damaging the vehicle or causing injury to the officer. Because of this, the Town of Duck Police Department no longer offers non-emergency vehicle unlocking service. In emergency situations, such as an infant locked inside a vehicle, the Duck Fire Department will respond and has the ability to make forced entry into the vehicle. For emergencies dial 911.
- Motorists who have locked their keys inside their vehicle may call one of the following local companies, listed in alphabetical order, for assistance:
- Bayside Towing & Wrecker Service – (252) 441-2985
- Pop-A-Lock Outer Banks Locksmith – (252) 261-7670
- ProTow & Recovery, LLC – (252) 335-1372
- Seto’s Towing & Service – (252) 261-3138