The Patrol Division 

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The Patrol Division of the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is responsible for responding to 911 emergency calls and providing law enforcement services throughout Lenoir County. Patrol deputies are assigned to designated zones throughout the county to provide timely response and maintain a visible law enforcement presence in the communities they serve. Included within these patrol zones is the Town of LaGrange. Two deputies are assigned to the Town of LaGrange during each shift to provide dedicated law enforcement services within the town limits.

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Each patrol shift is supervised by a Lieutenant and Sergeant who provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the deputies assigned to the shift. As the first line of law enforcement response, Patrol Division deputies play a vital role in preventing and responding to crime, enforcing state and local laws, and protecting the safety of residents and visitors throughout Lenoir County. 

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Patrol deputies receive specialized training in areas including radar and traffic enforcement, domestic violence response, firearms, and other areas of law enforcement. Deputies actively enforce traffic, drug, and criminal laws and conduct driver's license checking stations to promote compliance with North Carolina's driver's license requirements.

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Patrol deputies are equipped with a variety of specialized equipment to assist them in performing their duties, including Alco-Sensors, window tint meters, in-car computers, rifles, and shotguns.

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Canine Unit​

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The Patrol Division also encompasses the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Canine Unit. The Sheriff's Office currently has four canines assigned to the Patrol Division. These full-service canines are trained to assist deputies with a variety of law enforcement duties, including locating property, narcotics detection, tracking fugitives, and officer protection.

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