Public Safety
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Animal Control
Due to an influx of four-legged friends, animal control management and enforcement has become much more important in our neighborhoods and on our beaches.
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Beach Pit Fires
Beach pit fires are allowed on Nags Head's beach with a permit from the Fire and Rescue Department.
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Beach Wheelchairs
Beach Wheelchairs are available all year long by reservation at the Nags Head's Fire Station 16.
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Child Car Seat Safety Inspections
The Nags Head Police Department has officers on staff who are certified in the inspection of child safety seats. These inspections are free of charge and provide parents with the piece of mind that their equipment has been properly installed and utilized
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Citizens Police Academy
The Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) is designed after a traditional police academy curriculum and teaching methods.
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Crime Reports
Crime Report copies are usually available five business days after the incident occurs. A copy of a report may be obtained by contacting the Nags Head Police Administrative Unit.
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Fire Inspections
This office performs fire inspections and ensures code compliance for site plans, building plans, exit door hardware, fire protection systems, hood system installation, and any plans associated with Fire Prevention Code Construction permits.
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Fire Prevention
Learn about the activities of the Fire Prevention office in the Town of Nags Head.
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Medication Disposal
Located in the lobby of the Nags Head Police Department is a drug collection unit aptly named Med Return. Residents and visitors alike can make quick and easy disposal of unwanted medications by simply bringing them to our agency and placing them into the unit.
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Ocean Rescue
Nags Head Ocean Rescue provides water rescue services from April through October. During the summer, Nags Head beaches are patrolled by lifeguards on all-terrain-vehicles as well as fixed stands at the improved beach accesses.
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Police
Find the address and non-emergency contact phone number for the Town of Nags Head Police Department.