The Police to Citizen (P2C) website provides access to public police reports, a daily bulletin of events, and a community calendar along with many other items of interest. In addition, you may file a report of a non-emergency crime directly to the Police Department via the site.

Go to Police to Citizen (P2C)

The City of Morganton Public Safety Dpeaertment prepares annual reports every year. The reports provide an overview of Public Safety activities, crimes, calls for services, and fires, as well as information about personnel allocations, highlights, and accomplishments.

Staff: Capt. Jason Whisnant | 828-432-2681 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Citizen Police Academy is a community-oriented program that offers participants the chance to learn more about how the City of Morganton Department of Public Safety operates. The goal of the Academy is to open lines of communication between the residents and the Public Safety Department so that participants are better-informed about what the police profession entails.

The City of Morganton Public Safety Department has provided the following Crime Prevention presentations to help residents and businesses reduce and prevent crime in the City. To request a presentation, contact Public Safety Sgt. Tim Corriveau at 828-432-2690, or call Public Safety at 828-437-1211.

Maj. Ryan Lander | 828-432-2673 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Field Operations Bureau manages police and fire operations that include the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Operations Division. Specialty units within Public Safety include the School Resource Officer Program, D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education), Community Policing, the K-9 program and Police and Fire Reserves. Morganton Public Safety Officers also participate in the Burke County Narcotics Task Force.

The Field Operations Bureau is directed by Maj. Ryan Lander.

Records | 828-438-5290 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In 2009, the Morganton City Council adopted an ordinance permitting and regulating the operation of golf carts on public streets within the City of Morganton. Registered golf carts can be driven on designated streets within the City of Morganton, after owners have received a Golf Cart Permit.

Print out and post this list of important numbers sheet on your fridge or near your phone for quick reference local emergency numbers for Public Safety, power, water and sewer, CoMPAS, and trash collection.

You can also keep up with City news and events by liking the City's Facebook page and following us on Twitter.

 @cityofmorganton   |    facebook.com/cityofmorganton

Staff: Renee Carswell | 828-432-2676 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The City of Morganton has approved four run/walk courses on City streets. There must be a minimum of 75 participants in order to block roadways for the event. The event will not be allowed the following year if the minimum participants is below 75. If more than 2,000 participants are expected for the event, the route will need to be re-evaluated by the City of Morganton and Morganton Public Safety. These courses do not require a permit from NCDOT.

Staff: Renee Carswell | 828-432-2676 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Run/Walks are posted to this page when scheduled. Check here to see if there is a slot available for your race.

Staff: Renee Carswell | 828-432-2676 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Public Safety Department requires permits for block parties, open burning, parades, and other special events. The purpose of the application process is to provide information about your event or activity to the City of Morganton in order to make determinations regarding public safety and to determine the involvement of various departments and agencies.The applicant is responsible for providing complete and accurate information on the application, including an attached detailed site plan. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A pre-planning meeting may be required.

The City of Morganton will participate in the 2020-21 urban archery season (archery equipment only) scheduled for Jan. 9 – Feb. 14, 2021. The season dates are set and authorized by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Maj. Tony Lowdermilk | 828-432-2680 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Support Services Bureau includes all office personnel, training and recruiting, Animal Control, Budget Office, Communications, Parking Enforcement, Records and Training. The Support Services Bureau is directed by Maj. Tony Lowdermilk.