K-9 Unit

The K-9 Unit consists of seven service dogs used in various capacities. The dogs are trained in detecting illegal narcotics, tracking suspects or missing persons, article searches, and criminal apprehension.

Animal Protective Services (APS)

Animal Abuse

All animals deserve caring and humane treatment. Both local and state laws help to ensure animals are treated humanely and free from any unjustifiable pain and suffering. Animal Control Officers and local law enforcement officers are tasked with the duty of ensuring that Craven County animals: 

• Are provided adequate food and water 

• Are treated in a manner that does not subject them to pain, suffering, or death 

• Are not confined in a motor vehicle during times of extreme heat or cold 

If you witness or suspect any inhumane treatment, please do not hesitate to report it immediately.

 Reporting Strays

Report problem strays to us immediately. Take note of whether the animals are coming from a nearby house or are unowned. Be certain to get a good description of the animal and where it is. Please remember, Animal Control Officers can not patrol every neighborhood every day; so call us when the animal is in the area or confined. To report problem strays, please call the Animal Protective Services 

Trapping Nuisance Animals

APS will humanely trap stray dogs and cats upon request. APS Officers may set traps only on private property and only after receiving written permission from the property owner or renter.

Requesting Animal Traps

Traps for dogs and cats are set at the discretion of APS and are on an "as available" basis. A waiting period normally applies due to demand & limited shelter space.  Citizens may request traps by calling 252-639-4256 

Dangerous Dog Ordinance 

Aggressive dogs pose a public health threat, and APS is responsible for ensuring that they do not pose a threat to public safety. If you are having a problem with an aggressive dog, please call the APS to report the issue. North Carolina Law Requiring Reports 

North Carolina law NCGS 130A-196 requires that all animal bites be reported to the local Health Department, even if you are bitten by your own pet, have declined to see a health care provider, or felt the bite was an accident. If you have any questions regarding animal bites or rabies, contact the CCSO APS. Public health is everyone's responsibility, and you are the public.

Special Response Team (SRT)

The Special Response Team is a designated unit of law enforcement officers that is specifically trained to work as a coordinated team to resolve critical incidents that are so hazardous, complex, or unusual that they may exceed the capabilities of first responders or investigative units. These incidents may include, but are not limited to: hostage-taking, barricaded suspects, snipers, terrorist acts, and other high-risk incidents. As a matter of policy, such a unit may also serve high-risk warrants, both search and arrest, and any other circumstance where public and officer safety issues warrant such a unit. Each officer has undergone extensive specialized training in crowd control and high-risk tactics.

Logistics

Training

Environmental Enforcement