The Hope Mills Police Department has put together a Community Survey to gain input on the public’s opinions of the Hope Mills Police Department and to help assess our performance. Each citizen is encouraged to complete the survey because we value your feedback.
Chief Hassell states the data will be used to make changes and improvements as needed within the department as we continue to progress. The survey can be completed online by using the link provided on our website, Twitter, Facebook, or Nixle and we ask that you please complete the survey by March 31, 2012.
We thank you in advance for your assistance and appreciate your help in making this Department even better.
Here is the link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YJ3PT3
Spotlight on HMPD - Animal Control Services
The Hope Mills Police Department’s Animal Services is responsible for the enforcement of the Hope Mills Animal Ordinances. The team provides assistance to police officers dealing with situations involving animals, investigates animal bites, imposes regulations on dangerous animals, investigates reports of cruelty toward animals, impounds animals at large, assists sick or injured animals and assists police in addressing public n uisance violations such as dogs barking excessively.
In 2010, Animal Control Specialist P. Howard answered 606 calls for service and 730 year to date in 2011 which is a 20% increase. ACS Howard duties include periodic foot patrols, neighbourhood canvassing, public awareness presentations, and assisting the public with the loan of traps for the capture of domestic nuisance animals.
In August, the department's Animal Control vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle has since been replaced with a new 2011 Ford F150, equipped with the latest equipment and a mobile data terminal (MDT), which allows ACS Howard to provide the best service possible to the public.
The police department would like to express our thanks to the Cumberland County Animal Control Services for the assistance provided to the citizens of Hope Mills and our department during the time that the department was without a transport vehicle.
If you have questions related to Animal Control; please contact ACS Howard at (910) 425-4103 ext. 3562. The department provides animal services from 8 a.m. - 5p.m., Monday through Friday.
Spotlight on the Hope Mills Police Department (HMPD)
The Hope Mills Police Department (HMPD) will be sending out weekly in
form ative articles on different sections, units, and services provided by the department through so cial media lik e Facebook, Twitter, Nixle, and the department’s website.
The department provides many valuable services to the public and the Chief believes this w ill increase awareness on our procedures, services provided, and how to contact the appropriate staff when a particular service is needed. In each segment, a brief overview of services and the appropriate contact information will be given.
The department is calling these informational articles or segments “Spotlight on HMPD.” Please contact the Office of the Police Chief, if you have any questions at 910-429-3502.
Hope Mill
s Police Department Promotions
The depar tment recently promoted Jeff Sports and Art Smith. Jeff Sports has more than 20 years of law en forcement experience and was promoted to Lieutenant. Lt. Sports has been assigned as the W atch Commander over A and B Platoons.
Art Smith has 16 years of law enforcement experience and was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. Sgt. Smith was assigned to supervise C Platoon.
Both of these men are assets to the department and the citizens of Hope Mills. Congratulations to you both.
