Welcome to the Town of Duck Police Department’s official webpage.
I appreciate your interest and I hope you find the information on this page informative. Please check back often as we continually update the weekly police blotter and other information of interest to you, our community. My service to you as your Chief of Police is my greatest honor and I am committed to providing the highest possible level of service to the Town’s residents, property owners and visitors.
Each of your police officers and I were chosen to serve this community because we embrace professionalism, courtesy and integrity. As your Chief of Police, I will ensure the Town of Duck Police Department remains engaged in our community and employs the latest policing practices and technologies to keep Duck a safe place for all to live in and visit.
Open communication is vital to successful policing, so I assure you my door is open, and I stand ready to discuss any ideas or concerns you may have so that we can create lasting solutions to problems together. My team and I look forward to seeing you in the community.
Jeffrey E. Ackerman – Chief of Police
Meet Our TeamALPR Information
National Night Out
We’re Proud to Be a Registered National Night Out Community!
Our department is excited to announce that we are a registered participant in National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that strengthens the bond between law enforcement and the neighborhoods we serve. This nationwide event promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, helping make our community a safer, more caring place to live.
National Night Out is celebrated across the country, with millions of neighbors taking part incommunity gatherings, festivals, cookouts, parades, and other community events. These gatherings often include safety demonstrations, youth activities, visits from emergency personnel, and educational exhibits, providing a fun and meaningful way for residents to connect with one another and with local law enforcement.
We look forward to joining our neighbors in this nationwide celebration and continuing to build strong, positive relationships throughout our community for our first National Night Out on Saturday, November 22. Click here for more info.
Services and Programs
Project Lifesaver
The Duck Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the Nationwide Project Lifesaver Program.
This program is designed to provide rapid response and assistance for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, or other conditions that may cause them to wander away from caregivers.
Click here for more information including program registration.
Complaints & Commendations
We value your trust and feedback. Your input is important to us, and we’re committed to providing the best service possible. You can complete a PDF form or submit an electronic form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The enforcement of traffic laws ensures the reduction of traffic crashes, ensures pedestrian safety, addresses citizen complaints, educates motorists on traffic laws, and helps to sustain traffic law compliance. Click here for more info.
The North Carolina Constitution (Article IX, Section 7), specifies, that “the clear proceeds of all penalties and forfeitures and of all fines collected in the several counties for any breach of the penal laws of the State, shall belong to and remain in the several counties, and shall be faithfully appropriated and used exclusively for maintaining free public schools.” Click here for more info.
In other words, is Duck a “speed trap”? Answer: No.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation sets speed limits on NC 12 (Duck Road) based on traffic and safety studies. While the Town can request a review of a posted speed limit, it does not choose the speed limit. The Town of Duck receives a $5.00 service fee for each traffic citation, when court costs are assigned by the Court. In terms of officer salary, training, equipment purchases/replacement and maintenance, it costs the Town considerably more in expenditures versus revenue. The Town of Duck Police Department issues traffic citations to make the Town of Duck a safer place to live in and visit.
Yes! The Duck Police Department partnered with Outer Banks Health, Dare County, and other local law enforcement agencies to bring the Blue Envelope Program to our community. The program is designed to provide a communication awareness tool for law enforcement when interacting with community members diagnosed with conditions or disabilities like autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and anxiety. Click here for more information.