The Marion
Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for
the citizens of Marion through proactive enforcement, through patrol
and investigations within the City Limits. In 2005-06, more than
32,000 calls for service were received by the Police Department,
over 1000 traffic accidents were investigated, and more than 2,000
crimes were reported.
The Marion Police Department has 25 sworn
positions, 5 full-time civilian positions, and 10 reserve positions.
The Department maintains Administrative,
Patrol and Investigative divisions. Community policing and crime
prevention are stressed through Neighborhood Watch Programs and
other programs and events such as National Night Out. The Department
is involved in the schools through the D.A.R.E. Program and maintaining
a School Resource Officer at East McDowell Junior High School. The
Department provides property checks for residents and business checks
for businesses in the City Limits.
The Police Department building is located
at 270 South Main Street.
Mika Elliott serves as Chief of Police
for Marion.
| Contact: |
| Street Address: |
270 South Main Street |
| US Mail Address: |
P.O. Drawer 700, Marion, NC 28752-0700 |
| Telephone: |
911 (emergencies) |
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| (828) 652-3231 (non-emergencies) |
| Fax: |
828) 652-2977 |
| Office Hours: |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday,
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For More
Information Please Visit the City of Marion Police Department Web
Site
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