911 should be called when there is an emergency for police, fire, or ambulance services. When 911 is dialed, the call will go to the Catawba County Sheriff's Department. The call will be routed to Hickory Police Department's Communication Center. For a non‐police emergency, you should dial (828) 328‐5551, which will go directly to Hickory Police Department's Communications Center.

Reports can be obtained from the Records Division at Floyd W. Lucas, Jr. Police Headquarters Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $3.00 fee for each police report obtained from police headquarters. CRASH REPORTS CAN BE ACCESSED ONLINE FOR FREE!

For information about sex offenders search the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry.

For information about sex offenders search the following link: http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov.

The magistrate (located at Floyd W. Lucas, Jr. Police Headquarters) can be contacted to pay the fine or you can appear in court. Some traffic tickets require a mandatory court appearance even to plead guilty. If you are not sure, you can check by calling Hickory Police Department's administrative line at (828) 324‐2060.

We are very proud of our headquarters and enjoy giving tours. You can arrange a tour by contacting the Community Services Unit at (828) 324‐2060.

For many years, Hickory Police Department has had a home watch program. Call (828) 328‐5551 and a communications employee will take the needed information. While you are away, P.A.C.T. officers will keep a special watch on your residence.

If something doesn't look right, it's worth having an officer check it out. Don't hesitate to call (828) 328-5551 if you think something or someone is suspicious.

The Hickory Police Department provides fingerprinting by appointment only. Please call (828) 328-5551 to schedule an appointment. There is a $12.00 fee.

Noise is one of the main calls for police service in Hickory. If you have this type of issue, call (828) 328‐5551 while the problem is occurring.

The D.A. is with the State of North Carolina Court System. Listed below are the offices for the District Attorney’s Office:

Burke County District Attorney’s Office
Burke County Courthouse
201 South Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 433-3210
 

Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office
Caldwell County Courthouse
216 Main St. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone: (828) 759-3510
 

Catawba County District Attorney’s Office
Catawba County Courthouse
100 Government Drive
Newton, NC 28658
Phone: (828) 695-6110

While the Traffic division authorizes the placement of new street lights, the installation and maintenance of street lights throughout the City are the responsibility of Duke Energy. You may contact Duke Energy at 1‐800‐777‐9898 or https://salor-web.duke-energy.app/#/home/map if a street light is not working properly.

You may apply online at www.hickorync.gov/employment.