Hickory Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service to our customers: the citizens of and visitors to our city. Dedicated to improving the quality of life in our city, our department will work in partnership with our community to provide a high degree of effective and efficient public safety while maintaining respect for cultural diversity and individual rights and dignity. The Hickory Police Department is a full-service municipal police agency comprised of 157 full-time coworkers. The department operates under a philosophy of community based policing. Contact Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.

POLICE AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (P.A.C.T.)

PROFESSIONALISM

Committed to providing the highest quality of police service to our customers. Consistently striving to create an environment to foster Honor, Dedication and Pride in our Coworkers.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Obligated to our community to provide a high degree of effective and efficient public safety.  Accepting responsibility for our actions and doing what is right.

COMPASSION

Respect for diversity and individual rights while performing selfless service to others. Caring for the well-being of the members of our department and treating them with fairness.

TEAMWORK

Building partnerships to ensure customer success. Partnering with the community to enhance the quality of life within the City of Hickory. Recognizing each individual as a valued member of our team to accomplish our mission.