Lexington, NC

The Lexington Police Department is made up of three divisions: Uniformed, Investigations and Administration. 

The department consists of 60 sworn officers, 11 civilians, 5 reserve officers and 4 school guards. While each has specific areas of responsibilities, all work together to ensure Lexington is a safe place to live, work and play. 

If you need to request a copy of a police record please call (336) 243-3302.

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Message from Chief Rummage

I'm honored to serve as your Chief of Police for the City of Lexington, and lead the staff, sworn and non-sworn, who make up this department. I've had the pleasure of serving the Lexington community my entire law enforcement career. I'm proud to watch Lexington's continued growth and be a part of the deep commitment to ensure Lexington is a City of Choice.

Whether you're a resident, daily commuter, or visitor to our city, my goal is for you to enjoy life with confidence in the public safety we provide. We look forward to building upon the partnerships we share with community groups within our great city.

We always appreciate open communications regarding our performance. Whether it's to highlight a job well done or to discuss a concern, we hope to hear from you. 

Thanks, Robby Rummage
Chief of Police, Lexington Police Department

Vision:

“While being role models of honor and integrity, we will be a source of pride for the citizens of Lexington by our commitment to excellence in professional policing.”

Core Values

Honor: We will adhere to our oath to serve while demonstrating integrity and professionalism with a humble sense of principled uprightness of character.

Integrity: We are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical and moral standards.  We approach our work with honesty, reliability, and having made a commitment, keep our word.

Professionalism:  We seek to be skilled professionals, exhibiting a quiet confidence in the performance of our duties; demonstrating courage and adaptability in all situations, accompanied by the desire for continuous improvement.

Collaboration:  We value working together to create and maintain a culture of mutual trust and optimism for the future with a goal of shared success and accomplishment.

Service:  We will be guardians within the community who value all human life while prioritizing protection from crime and peace of mind of all citizens to enjoy life in Lexington.