Business Owner/Employee Security Seminars Being Offered: The Duck Police Department offers an annual Crime Prevention Seminar for Outer Banks merchants and businesses. The seminar is normally held in early to mid May and is free to attendees.
Topics that are generally covered include: shoplifting prevention and response; detecting and dealing with fraudulent financial transactions and counterfeiting; assessing and improving physical security; and providing an overview of judicial system functions. The seminar is normally held on two dates for the convenience of our business community. For additional information, please contact the Town of Duck Public Safety Office at (252) 261-1112 or policeinfo@townofduck.com.
The Town of Duck Police Department also provides the following brochures to further assist our business community:
Business Security and Preventing Shoplifting
Property/House Checks: 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 looking for other items such as water leaks. If an officer finds anything at a residence, the homeowner or rental company will be contacted so the residence can be secured. Additionally, if it appears that a crime has occurred, the incident will be investigated.
Video Program: The Duck Police Department also offers a video service to residential property owners. 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. This service includes having a police officer come to the residence and video tape and document it contents. As part of the service, the homeowner will receive a copy of the video on C.D. and the police department will also keep a copy for its records in a secure database as a back-up.
S.O.R.I.N.: S.O.R.I.N., which stands for Serving Our Residents In Need, is designed to establish a relationship with Duck Town residents who may need a little extra special attention and assistance. The program is available to all full or part-time residents of Duck and is tailored to suit each participant’s specific needs. Volunteer participants may choose to have Duck police officers make personal visits to their homes, contact them on a scheduled basis via telephone or e-mail, assist with smoke detector inspection, conduct a residential site security assessment, or assist with any other agreed to item that may help them to feel more secure within the community. Additionally, SORIN participants may choose to divulge personal medical information that may assist Duck emergency management personnel during unusual events or emergencies. All information that is provided to the Duck Police Department as part of the SORIN Program will remain strictly confidential. Click here to view our flyer.
Security Surveys: Our police officers also offer a security survey service of residences and commercial properties within the Town. These surveys are designed to assess residences and businesses for ways to make the property more secure and to give recommendations that the property or business owner can implement to address potential security issues. Security surveys are conducted on an as requested basis.
Bloodhound Tracking Team: Police Chief Phillip Ferguson and Morse serve as the Town's Bloodhound Tracking Team. Morse is an AKC registered male Bloodhound and tracks by an individual’s scent to find lost persons and apprehend criminals.
For additional information on Police Chief Ferguson and Morse, click here.
