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 the Chief of Police

Welcome to the Lexington Police Department website. I am honored to be the Chief of Police for the City of Lexington, North Carolina, and lead the professional staff, sworn and non-sworn, that make up this department.  I have enjoyed serving the Lexington community my entire law enforcement career. I have witnessed first-hand the continued growth of our community and know the commitment of our city and community leaders to keep building Lexington to be a City of Choice. I am personally and professionally excited about the direction of our community.

Whether 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 the community and groups within the community.

We appreciate the opportunity to have open communication regarding the performance of our duties. Whether it is to highlight a job well done or to discuss your concerns, we hope you share commendation and complaints, both of which will receive professional attention. 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Chief of Police.
Robby Rummage
Chief of Police, Lexington Police Department

Vison:

“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.