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1. What number do I call in an emergency?

Call 911, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Communications will take care of emergency dispatching of Davidson Police, Fire, or EMS.

2. What is an emergency?

A true emergency is any fire, injury or illness that endangers a person's safety, or a crime in progress. An emergency is life threatening and requires immediate fire, medical, or police response. An emergency is something that is occurring right now.

In Davidson, you would call 911 to:

• Save a life


• Put out a fire


• Stop a crime

3. What number do I call if it is not an emergency?

704-892-5131

4. What are the hours of the non-emergency phone number?

The non-emergency phone number is 704-892-5131, and it is answered Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  After hours, please listen to the instructions for an officer to be dispatched to your location or to speak to the on-duty Davidson shift supervisor.

5. Who do I call about an incident I've already reported?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704-892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

6. How do I get a copy of my traffic accident report or a police report?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704-892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

7. What are police department office hours?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The on-duty shift supervisor can be reached during non-business hours by dialing 704-892-5131.

8. How do I sign up for a security check for my home?

Please fill out our online form (preferred method). You may also call 704-892-5131, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the receptionist will be able to to help you. Click here for our online form

9. How can I get my child safety seat inspected?

Please research Safe Kids Charlotte-Mecklenburg at this website.

10. How do I pay a traffic citation?

If you were issued a traffic citation you should have been given either a printed North Carolina Uniform e-Citation-Defendant's copy OR a handwritten North Carolina Uniform citation on a pink form. On either form of the citation, there should be a court date on the front. On the bottom on the e-Citation, and on the back of the pink form, there is information which states whether or not you must appear in court. If you do not need to appear in court, you can mail a certified check or money order along with the signed and dated citation.

11. How do I pay my NC ticket?

You can pay your NC ticket here.

12. What do I do if my car is towed?

Generally, Archer's Wrecker Service tows for the Davidson Police Department. Archer's Wrecker (704-892-9374) is located at 433 South Main Street in Davidson, just two blocks down from the Davidson Town Hall. Hunter Wrecker (704-375-9357), located at 1114 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, is also used occasionally.

If your car has been towed and impounded due to no registration or other legal issue, you will need to prove current registration and bring a licensed driver to get your car out of impound. Each wrecker service has its own fee schedule for towing and daily storage. Call ahead to the wrecker service to confirm the amount of your charges and what form of payment they will and will not accept.

13. What if someone I know has been arrested? How can I get him/her out of jail?

Visit the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, 700 East Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-336-2543 or Fax: 704-336-6118
OR
Iredell County Sheriff's Office
221 East Water Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: 704-878-3131

14. If I have property at the police department, how can I get it back?

Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704-892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

15. Where do I find the Town of Davidson ordinances?

View the Municipal Code

16. What is the Town of Davidson's noise ordinance?

Search for "noise" in the Municipal Code

17. What is the Town of Davidson's leash law?

Search for "dog" or "leash" in the Municipal Code