Carteret County Sheriff's Office

304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

Sheriff Offers Tips for a Safe Halloween

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Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Asa Buck. The Sheriff reminds all county residents to follow these safety tips:

Motorists:

  • Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
  • Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.
  • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
  • At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.

Parents:

  • Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.
  • Check the sex offender registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov/ when planning your child’s trick-or-treat route. You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders’ addresses in your neighborhood and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby.
  • Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.
  • Know the names of older children’s companions.
  • Make sure older kids trick-or-treat in a group.
  • Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.
  • Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger’s home.
  • Establish a return time.
  • Tell your youngsters not to eat any treats until they return home.
  • Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.
  • All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
  • Pin a slip of paper with the child’s name, address, and telephone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.

Costume Design:

  • Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes.
  • Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath.
  • Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard.
  • Make sure that shoes fit well to prevent trips and falls.
  • If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible.

Face Design:

  • Do not use masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision. Use facial make-up instead.
  • When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled “Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,” “Laboratory Tested,” “Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics,” or “Non-Toxic.” Follow manufacturer’s instruction for application.
  • If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes.

Accessories:

  • Knives, swords, and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects.
  • Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.
  • Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

While Trick-or-Treating:

  • Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
  • Walk; do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.
  • Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
  • Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, if there are no sidewalks.

Treats:

  • Give children an early meal before going out.
  • Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.
  • Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces.
  • Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped or has a strange odor, color, or texture.

Homeowners/Decorations:

  • Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.
  • Remove obstacles from lawns, steps, and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.
  • Keep candles and Jack O’ Lanterns away from curtains, decorations, and other combustibles that could catch fire.
  • Do not leave your house unattended.

“Halloween is a fun time in Carteret County,” Sheriff Buck concluded, “but let’s make it a safe time as well. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. “

Solid Waste Enforcement

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The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office Solid Waste Enforcement Division is responsible for monitoring, investigating and recording the illegal disposal of solid waste. The goal of this division is to achieve voluntary compliance, but occasionally it is necessary to take violators to court.

The solid waste enforcement officer is responsible for efforts to eliminate illegal solid waste dumping in Carteret County. These efforts include identifying existing dumps and new dumps as such dumps are created, and working to ensure that such dumps are properly cleaned up and closed by the appropriate responsible parties. The officer will utilize existing solid waste laws and ordinances in the enforcement and prevention of solid waste dumping.

The solid waste enforcement officer has established procedures for receiving, processing, investigating, and ultimately resolving solid waste complaints received in Carteret County.

Carteret County, NC Code of Ordinances / Chapter 14 – Solid Waste

To file a report contact the Solid Waste Enforcement Officer at: solidwasteenforcement@carteretcountync.gov

Meet the Sheriff

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Asa B. Buck, III (R) Carteret County Sheriff

Asa B. Buck, III was born and raised in Carteret County. A graduate of East Carteret High School (1993), he went on to graduate from East Carolina University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

Asa has been serving the citizens of Carteret County for over 20 years. He began his career as a bailiff in 1998 and upon completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program he was promoted to a full-time patrol deputy with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Asa quickly moved up the ranks to become Sergeant in 2002 and later Lieutenant of the Patrol Division in 2003.

In 2006, Asa was elected Sheriff of Carteret County. Since being elected as Carteret County Sheriff, Asa has worked on fighting drug crimes with drug roundups, initiating a prescription drug take-back program and hiring more drug enforcement officers. Additional improvements include changes to the county 911 communications system, the addition of cameras and upgraded computer systems in the county’s detention center, the addition and use of naloxone, a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose, which is now available in deputy’s patrol cars.

In his role as Sheriff, Asa is responsible for managing a staff of 99 with an annual budget of more than $9.1 million. Asa is committed to operating an office with an open door policy to any citizen whom may have concerns, complaints, or suggestions regarding the office.

Sheriff Buck is serving his fourth term protecting and serving Carteret County’s 70,000 citizens. The public’s confidence and support is based upon Sheriff Buck’s reputation and results as Carteret County’s top law enforcement officer and his relentless quest to rid Carteret County of drugs and violence. Sheriff Buck extends an open invitation for anyone needing assistance to contact his office at (252) 728-8400.

Sheriff Buck and his wife Katina have two children, stepdaughter Kristen Garner and son Asa Bryant Buck IV.

Honors and Affiliations

North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine, 2016; East Carolina University Division of Student Affairs – 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2015; President – North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (2014-2015); Vice President – North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (2013-2014); Healthy Carolinians of Carteret County Substance Abuse Task Force Outstanding Volunteer Award, 2009; East Carolina University Criminal Justice Program Outstanding Senior, Class of ’98; North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Leadership Institute Graduate, 2008; North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Executive Committee; North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Legislative Committee; North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Jail and Law and Order Committee; Carteret County 9-1-1 Center Advisory Board; Carteret County Republican Executive Committee; North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee; Coastal Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention (CCSAP) Board Member; Franklin Lodge #109 – Past Master 2001 & 2004; Scottish Rite Mason; York Rite Mason; Shriner.

Chaplains

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Rev. Shad Barrow
Assistant pastor of Glad Tidings Church – Morehead City, NC

Message from the Sheriff

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My fellow citizens. I write to you today to thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Sheriff for the past 12 years. On December 4th 2006 I took the oath of Office at the age of 31, the youngest Sheriff in the State of NC at that time. I held this designation for eight years.

I am very proud where we’ve come and of many things we have accomplished over the past 12 years.  What I am proudest of are the good people who have worked so hard to make The Sheriff’s Office what it is and what it should be.

We have many dedicated public servants serving you every day in our Office from our command and administrative staff, detectives, patrol deputies, civil deputies, school resource officers, court bailiffs, detention staff and volunteers. They are where the rubber meets the road and they all do a great job for our Office and our County.

I thank all the members of our Sheriff’s Office team. I am very proud of them and honored to be able to lead such a fine organization of law enforcement professionals.

I would like recognize and thank the County Commissioners for the funding they have provided to the Sheriff’s Office over the years. Our Commissioners have been very supportive of our efforts and I truly appreciate their support.

I thank the County Managers and many other members of the County Government for the support they have shown our Office. They’re help and support is greatly appreciated.

I’d like to thank the leaders and members of the other law enforcement agencies in our county as well as other state and federal partners. Right now we have the best working relationship we have ever had and it shows and it is making a difference in the level of service provided to the public. All Carteret County citizens should be proud of all of their law enforcement agencies.

Most of all, I thank you the citizens of Carteret County. I could not be your Sheriff and do the job of Sheriff if you didn’t allow me to do so. Your trust, support and assistance over the past 12 years has been tremendous and has meant more to me and the Sheriff’s Office than you could ever know.

We have all come a long way together and I look forward to the future and continuing to serve you as your Sheriff.

Being your Sheriff has been, and continues to be, one of the greatest honors in my life.

Thank you so very much.

Your Sheriff,

Asa Buck

Records Request

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The Sheriff’s Office will have a filed copy of the report, within a few days of the incident. If the investigation is ongoing, the report may not be available, though you may be able to get a “public portion” of the report. Once the investigation has concluded and charges have been filed, your defense attorney will have access to the whole report. You can come to our Main Office on the first floor of the CCSO located at the Carteret County Government complex to request your report or by email.

Use the main entrance of the CCSO and wait for the receptionist to buzz you in to the main lobby. The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can send a request by U.S. Mail

Mailing address:
Carteret County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records Division
304 Craven St.
Beaufort, NC 28516

Please call (252) 728-8400 for more information.

CCSO Mission and Vision

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Mission Statement

Members of the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office shall endeavor to preserve the peace and provide the highest level of ethical service of all Carteret County citizens and visitors. Among many duties we shall enforce the law, investigate criminal activity, provide security for our courts, execute civil processes and maintain the detention center to the very best of our abilities.

Vision Statement

The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is a highly competent and professional organization providing public safety and security for Carteret County Citizens and visitors. The Sheriff’s Office strives to establish an atmosphere of trust and cooperation amount our law enforcement officials and the citizens they serve through legitimate policing which consistently upholds ethics, integrity, and transparency.

Unclaimed Property

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The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office has in its physical possession found and unclaimed personal property described below. If you have any ownership interest in any of that unclaimed property and pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General Statutes §15-12 through §15-16, this notice of unclaimed property and notice of sale is published to advise any person or persons who may have or claim to have any interest in the property listed below that they must report that claim to the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office on or before August 21, 2018, within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication of this advertisement.

This property will be sold or otherwise disposed of on or after August 24, 2018 for cash, certified check, or money order to the highest bidder, as listed on www.Govdeals.com. The property that is being offered for sale is described as follows:

Item No. Description Color Condition
1 17 ea. Assorted Fishing Poles Multi Colors Fair
2 15 ea. Assorted Fishing Reels Multi Colors Fair
3 Impulse Compound Bow Black Fair
4 Silver Hawk Compound Bow Black Fair
5 NC Star Cross Bow Silver Fair
6 14 ea. Assorted Arrows Multi Colors Good
7 Fish Park Machete W/Case Black Good
8 Hero Edge Machete Black Good
9 Machete Silver Fair
10 Marksmen Pellet Pistol Black Poor
11 Bayonet Black Poor
12 Canoe W/Oars Green/Tan Good
13 3 ea. Life Vest Multi Colors Fair
14 Motor Guide Trolling Motor Silver/Beige Fair
15 Motor Guide Trolling Motor Black Fair
16 Mini Motor Trolling Motor Blue/Silver Fair
18 Evinrude 6 HP Boat Motor Blue Fair
19 36 ea. Assorted Golf Clubs Multi Colors Good
20 Idea Golf Bag Blue Good
21 5 ea. Assorted Weed Eaters Multi Colored Fair
22 2 ea. Poulin Leaf Blowers Yellow Fair
23 Pressure Washer Electric Blue Fair
24 Air Pump Blue Fair
25 Kobalt Drill Blue Fair
26 Gas Augur Red Fair
27 Dewalt Case W/Drill Black Fair
28 Makita Power Saw Silver/Blue Fair
29 Black & Decker Saw W/Case Black Fair
30 Axe Black/Tan Good
31 Craftsman Tool Box W/tools Black/Silver Good
32 Pick Axe Black/Tan Good
33 Samsung Flat Screen TV Black Fair
34 2 ea. Paintings Tan Good
35 Sony Speaker Black Fair
36 Sub-Woofer Speaker Black Fair
37 2 ea. Car Hoods Blue/Silver Good
38 Razor Push Scoter Silver Fair
39 6’ Surfboard Beige Fair
40 Locomotion 6’ Surfboard Tan Fair
41 Direct TV Dish Gray Fair
42 Huffy Men’s Bike No Seat Multi Colored Fair
43 Skateboard Black Fair
44 3 ea. Back Packs Black Fair

The property may be viewed for thirty (30) days beginning, July 23, 2018 at the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office by contacting Det. Brian Prior, 252 728-8400. The period for claiming the property listed above expires on August 21, 2018.  The items may be viewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  The items will be listed for sale on www.Govdeals.com starting on August 24, 2018 and will be open for bidding until September 3, 2018.

The terms of the sale shall be “items purchased as is/where is, for cash, certified check or money order” and all items must be removed from the premises within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.

Be prepared to provide a detailed description of the property, the circumstances of its loss and proof of ownership as necessary.

Positive identification is required before property will be released.

Career Opportunities

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INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS

Welcome to our careers page! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office. Applications for Deputy Sheriff Positions and Detention Officer Positions may be picked up at the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office located at 304 Craven St., Beaufort, NC between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You may also download a copy to your computer by selecting Job Application.

THE POSITION

The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is looking for qualified entry and lateral deputies to work in divisions ranging from patrol, criminal investigations, detention and the criminal and civil courtrooms. The duties of a CCSO deputy include but are not limited to assisting and protecting the Citizens of Carteret County by enforcing laws, responding to and investigating reports of criminal activities and making arrests when required.

The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office is a pro-active organization with unlimited growth opportunities for its employees to include supplementary training and rank advancement. If you’re looking for an exciting career and wish to make a difference by serving your community, we welcome you to join our CCSO family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • License: Valid North Carolina Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at time of appointment.
  • Education: Possession of a US high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency. (Correspondence diplomas are not accepted by Sheriffs’ Standards).
  • Age: Must be 21 years of age or older at time of appointment. No maximum age.
  • Citizenship: United States Citizen (or proof of naturalization)

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor in this or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state.
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor which occurred after the date of initial certification; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor dated within the 5-year period of time prior to the date of appointment; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted with four or more Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of commission or conviction; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of an accumulation of four or more Class A misdemeanors, except the applicant may be certified if the last conviction or commission occurred more than 2 years prior to the date of appointment; or
  • Shall not have committed, been charged or convicted of a combination of 4 or more Class A or Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of commission or conviction.
  • Be of Good Moral Character.
  • Medical Examination and Drug Test (conducted by our office.)

LATERAL APPLICANTS

Current North Carolina Justice Officers are encouraged to apply as lateral candidates. Lateral applicants may be hired at a higher step and receive bonuses depending on experience. Lateral applicants will need to complete the same process as entry-level applicants.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary

  • Entry-level Deputy Sheriffs are paid an annual salary of $35,956.01.
  • Advancement to the higher steps of the Deputy Sheriff Salary range is in accordance with the County Salary Ordinance and the County Personnel Management Regulations.

Incentives

After their first year, Deputy Sheriffs are eligible for an additional pay differential based on performance evaluations by up to 3.5%.

  • 2.5% POST Intermediate Certificate
  • 5.0% POST Advanced Certificate
  • 2.5% Associate’s Degree
  • 5.0% Bachelor’s Degree

Shift Work

  • Deputy Sheriffs work a variety of hours and shifts depending on the particular assignment, including 6/6, 8/5, and 2/2
  • Time and a half is paid for approved overtime worked

Uniforms / Vehicle

  • Deputy Sheriffs are provided uniforms annually
  • Deputy Sheriffs are provided a take home car within 15 miles of county line.

Savings

  • A credit union is available which offers systematic savings and loans at low-interest rates

Holidays

  • An average of thirteen (13) paid holidays per year

Vacation

  • Full-time employees accrue 10 days’ vacation per year for years 0 – 2. From years 2 – 5 accrue 12 days per year. From years 5 – 10 an employee accrues 15 days a year. From years 10 – 15 accrue 18 days per year. From 15 – 20 years an employee accrues 21 days a year. From years 20+ accrue 24 days a year.

Sick Leave

  • Twelve (12) working days sick leave are accumulated each year
  • Credits are accumulated indefinitely

Medical Insurance

  • Coverage is through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC
  • Dependent/spouse coverage can be purchased

Dental Insurance

  • Coverage is through Ameritas Life
  • Supplemental insurance coverage is available for employee, spouse and children at additional cost

 North Carolina Government Employees Retirement System

  • Employee is required to contribute 6% of salary
  • County contributes 8.5% of salary for LEO
  • Employee is vested after five (5) years of service
  • Retirement has a built in death benefit for those employees who have been contributing to the Retirement System for one year or more. The amount paid to beneficiary is equal to the employee’s annual salary (no less than $25,000 and not to exceed $50,000)

401(K) PLAN

  • Administered by Prudential
  • County contributes 5% of salary for LEOB
  • Employee may contribute as follows: Traditional, Roth, or a combination of both
  • LEOB employees – up to 80% of gross salary of $18,500
  • Employees over age 50 may contribute an additional $6,000 annually
  • Employees also have the option to contribute to 457(b) plan

 Group Life Insurance

  • Coverage is through Standard Insurance Company
  • County pays for employee coverage
  • Amount of life insurance is $15,000
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment is $15,000
  • Line of Duty Benefit 100% of AD&D to a maximum of $50,000
  • Supplemental insurance coverage is available for employee, spouse and children at additional cost

Vision Insurance (Optional)

  • Coverage through Superior Vision
  • Premium paid by employee

Wellness Program

  • Online and onsite wellness seminars, health screenings and disease management programs
  • Get rewarded in gift cards by participating in BCBS wellness activities

Employee Assistance Program

  • You, your dependents, and all household members have access to Master’s degree level clinicians 24/7 by phone, email, text, or chat to receive plan information, referrals for support groups, network counselors, and community resources.

National College Savings Program (Optional)

  • North Carolina College Savings Program offers options you need to make real gains in saving toward a college education for your child, yourself, or someone else you care about

Supplemental Insurance (OPTIONAL)

  • The following supplemental insurances are available through Allstate Supplemental Insurance:
  • Medical Bridge; Critical Illness; Cancer Insurance; and Accident Insurance
  • Supplemental Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance is available through Standard Insurance Company

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (OPTIONAL)

  • Coverage is through Infinisource
  • A Flexible Benefits Plan to work in conjunction with other benefits to save tax dollars
  • Maximum Annual Medical Contribution – $2,650
  • Maximum Annual Dependent Care Contribution – $5,000

Sports Centers

  • Area Sports Centers that will allow you to join and have the membership dues deducted from your paycheck.
    • Aquatic & Wellness Center – Cape Carteret
    • Sports Center – Morehead City

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

  • The County operates certain benefits under this plan to provide Federal, State and FICA tax breaks to the employee. The following programs fall under this plan:
  • Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Medical Spending; Childcare Spending
Photocopies of the following items must be included with your application:
  • High School Diploma, GED or college Transcripts
  • If a Veteran, copy of DD-214 stating “Honorable” Discharge
  • Proof of registration as required by Federal Military Service Act (males aged 18-26)
  • Copy of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate and proof of passing State Certification Test (deputy sheriff applicants only)
  • Any other applicable diplomas and/or certificates may be included
  • Three (3) completed personal references

Important

  • No applications will be accepted without All supporting documents.
  • No applications will be accepted that are mailed to our office.

Carteret County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in law enforcement and feel you can meet the challenge,
you are encouraged to apply.

For further information or questions, please contact the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office.

CARTERET COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-8400

School Bus Safety

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Beaufort, NC – Every day millions of students use school buses as transportation to and from school. Although school buses represent the safest form of highway transportation, there are a number of safety factors of which both student and drivers should be aware. Hoping to ensure school bus safety, Sheriff Buck of Carteret County encourages caution whenever school buses are present.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in recent years there were an average of 131 fatalities in school transportation-related traffic crashes each year and more school-aged pedestrians have been killed during the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. than any other time of day.

“Children are often eager to get off the school bus because they are excited to tell their parents about all of the fun they had at school that day,” said Sheriff Buck.

“It is crucial that parents re-enforce the school bus safety rules children learn at school.”

Sheriff Buck also suggests that parents drive their child’s bus route with them to practice the proper safety precautions they can take to help ensure their child enjoys a safe ride to and from school.

Sheriff Buck encourages all parents to discuss the following safety measures with their children:

Student

  • Always arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early.
  • While the bus is approaching make sure to stand at least three giant steps away from the curb, wait until the bus has come to a complete stop, the door opens, and the bus driver says that it’s OK to board.
  • Always walk on the sidewalk when preparing to cross the street near a bus. Make eye contact with the driver so that you are sure he or she sees you.
  • Never walk behind the bus.
  • If you are walking beside the bus, walk at least three giant steps away.
  • Use the handrail when entering and exiting the bus. Take extra precautions to make sure that clothing with drawstrings and book bags do not get caught in the hand rail or door.
  • Never stop to pick something up that you have dropped when a bus is stopped. Tell the bus driver or wait until the bus has driven off to avoid not being seen by the driver.

Motorists

  • Remember that children are unpredictable in their actions. Take extreme caution when traveling in a school zone.
  • If there are no sidewalks, drive cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children walking in the road.
  • Slow down and prepare to stop whenever you see yellow school bus lights flashing.
  • Never pass a school bus when there are flashing red lights and the stop arm is extended. This is a sign that children are getting on or off the bus. Motorists must wait until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus is moving before they can start driving again.
  • Learn and obey the school bus laws in North Carolina.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Medication Disposal

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The illegal use of prescription drugs is a major problem we face as a community. Unfortunately, our homes can be the access point for these drugs. The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the installation of secure collection drop-boxes at several law enforcement facilities across the county. If you have expired, unused or unwanted prescription medication stored in your home, community members are encouraged to come to any of the facilities listed below where unwanted medications may be turned in anonymously.

Most drop-off sites are only available weekdays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. You may wish to call ahead to confirm available hours at your intended site.

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Staff Directory

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Carteret County Sheriff’s Office
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Ph (252) 728-8400
Fx (252) 504-4818

Addiction Help

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Treatment and Support

Click on any of the treatment and support resources listed below to view more information and contact details.

Behavioral Health, Addiction and Recovery Resources in Carteret County, NC and the surrounding areas

A Better Place Behavioral Health

Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life of fulfillment. We provide hopeful, compassionate, evidence-based mental health and psychiatric care to the families of our community, and beyond. Our services include group and individual psychotherapy, as well as medication management.

Visit Website
Call: (252) 637-4673

Access Family Services, Inc.

Since 1999, Access Family Services, Inc. has served the children and families throughout North Carolina. AFS offers a comprehensive array of intensive family and individual services to stabilize the living environment, reduce out-of-home placement, and unify the family. Comprehensive services are delivered to children, adults and families with serious behavioral and emotional needs based on a mental health or autism diagnosis.

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Call: (252) 633-3855

Alcoholics Anonymous (12-step recovery)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. They offer a 12-step recovery for individuals.

Visit Website
Call: (252) 726-8540

Al-Anon and Alateen

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. They offer a 12-step recovery for families and teens.

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Call: 1 (800) 344-2666

Brynn Marr Hospital

Brynn Marr Hospital utilizes a team approach to treatment and recovery in a safe, least restrictive, and nurturing clinical environment. They strive to provide individualized patient-centered strategies that are founded on strength-based methods for preparing and empowering each individual to heal and participate in his or her personal and community activities in a purposeful and meaningful manner.

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Call: 1 (910) 577-2713
24-hr Assessments and Referrals: 1 (910) 577-1900

Carolina Psychological Health Services

Carolina Psychological Health Services is one of the largest private outpatient behavioral treatment programs serving Tricare beneficiaries in the region. We provide a full-range of outpatient mental health services, including diagnosing mental disorders; individual, couples, and family therapy; medication management; and psychological testing.

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Call: 910-347-3010

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center provides a friendly and caring staff to assist you with your mental health care needs. CCNC will provide you with up-to-date, evidence-based psychiatric services, from psychiatric assessments to psychotherapeutic treatment options. Our focus is to provide our patients with the best tools to help them return to and maintain the life they enjoy.

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Call: (910) 938-1114

Carteret Counseling Services, Inc.

Carteret Counseling Services, Inc. offers drug and alcohol assessments for individuals for ages 18 and over. We also offer outpatient and intensive outpatient group therapy service options for those in need.

Call: (252) 648-3124
Address: 3820-B Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC 28577

Don Mrdjenovic, CSAC

Don Mrdjenovic is a certified substance abuse counselor and specializes in DWI counseling.

Call: (252) 247-1109
Address: 105 N. 10th Street, Morehead City, NC 28577

David Ellis, LPC, LCAS

Services include working with adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. David specializes in Substance Abuse Counseling, Assessment and Diagnosis, Client Centered Therapy, Family Therapy, and DSM-V Disorders.

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Call: (252) 646-1171
Address: 318-A E. Main St., Havelock, NC 28532

Easter Seals UCP

Our mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

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Call: (252) 247-3277
Address: 3820 Bridges St., Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28557

Getting Ready, Inc.

Getting Ready, Inc. offers comprehensive clinical assessments and intensive in-home services.

Call: (252) 413-8009
Address: 1004 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28577

Greater Visions Behavioral Health

We are a veteran owned business serving those residing in Havelock, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, and surrounding communities in Eastern Carolina. GVBH is recognized as a destination psychiatric mental health facility for those vacationing or visiting Eastern Carolina and in need of medication management or psychological services.

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Call: (252) 499-9637
Address: 710 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28577

Healing Transitions

Healing Transitions offers innovative peer-based recovery oriented services to homeless and underserved individuals with alcoholism and other drug addictions. The program is designed to rekindle a person’s desire and ability to return to a meaningful and productive life.

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Call: 1 (919) 838-9800
Address: 1251 Goode St., Raleigh, NC 27603

Hope Recovery Homes, Inc.

Hope Recovery Homes, Inc. is a Twenty-four-hour Faith-Based nonprofit stabilization facility established for the purposes of shelter care and recovery from alcohol or other drug addictions through a 12-step, self-help, and peer role modeling approach.

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Call: (252) 515-6976
Address: P.O. Box 627, Morehead City, NC 28577

Integrated Family Services

Integrated Family Services, PLLC provides an array of quality, confidential, and culturally competent services including by not limited to: mobile crisis management, psychiatric services, intensive in-home services, therapeutic foster care, new beginnings, and RICCE.

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Call: (252) 648-7850
Mobile Crisis Team: 1 (866) 437-1821
Address: 3710-A John Platt Dr., Morehead City, NC 28577

Le’ Chris

Since 1996, Le’Chris has been a leader in behavioral and mental health care. We are constantly striving to meet the needs of a changing society, and the foundations of our programs have been formed through 30-plus years of experience.

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Call: (252) 726-9006
Crisis Line: 1 (866) 321-8452
Address: 3332-A Bridges St., Morehead City, NC 28577

Loaves and Fishes Counseling

Loaves and Fishes began in 2009 when a group of local pastors started to think about the ways to meet their community’s needs and develop a network for Christian churches, organizations and individuals to work together. Through hard work, determination and collaboration, Loaves and Fishes is proud to support a variety of ministries and provide a treatment program for those suffering from addictions.

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Call: (252) 838-9035
Address: 1730 Live Oak St., Beaufort, NC 28516

Methodist Home for Children

At Methodist Home for Children, we serve some of the most vulnerable people in our state-children who’ve been through revolving short-term placements, who were born addicted to drugs, who’ve suffered physical and psychological abuse. We serve teenagers who are lost to themselves because of mental illness, substance abuse and other destructive behaviors. We serve families on the verge of dissolving and losing everything precious in life.

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Call: (919) 710-3454

The Miriam

The Miriam is a faith-based Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for women. They offer a small, home-like environment that fosters learning in innovative ways.

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Call: (252) 725-3030
Address: P.O. Box 162, Morehead City, NC 28577

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.

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Call: (252) 278-0301

Nar-Anon

The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who now or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. Many have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind. (meet at Peer Recovery Center)

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Call: (252) 808-5350

One to One Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

Provides individual, couples and family counseling as well as workshops, support groups, and private consultations. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for depression and anxiety, addiction and recovery, and parenting workshops. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients’ individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.

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Call: 1 (888) 557-1675
Address: 3332 Bridges St., Suite 3A, Morehead City, NC 28577

Peer Recovery Center of Carteret County

Anyone who had addiction or mental health issues can come in and talk with Peer Support Specialists at no cost. PRC of Carteret County offers 1:1 peer counseling, a 12-step recovery program, and is a primary resource for substance abuse and mental health service referrals.

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Call: (252) 222-3888
24hr Hotline: (252) 269-5317
Address: 3900 Bridges St., Morehead City, NC 28577

PORT Health – Residential

PORT Adolescent Substance Use Program provides residential and day treatment care for adolescents who have not been successful with other interventions and those that need 24-hour supervised care and provides specific therapies to address their strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

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Call: (252) 413-1965
Address: 116 Heatlh Dr., Greenville, NC 27834

PORT Human Services

Founded in 2003, Port Human Services is a Critical Access Behavioral Health Agency (CABHA) licensed by the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). We are a private, nonprofit that provides service and support for residents of North Carolina who seek assistance with Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Intellectual/Developmental Disability issues.

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Call: (252) 222-3144
Address: 3715 Guardian Ave., Morehead City, NC 28577

Pride in North Carolina, Inc.

Pride in North Carolina is a private organization established in 1988 to provide services to persons of all ages with mental illness, mental retardation and behavioral disorders. PRIDE offers a community-based network of services designed to meet the diverse needs children, adults, and families in needs children, adults, and families in need of support to address mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities.

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Call: (252) 723-1183
Address: 207 N 35th St., Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28577

RHA Behavioral Health

RHA Health Services is a multi-state company providing a comprehensive network of support services for people with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities and those with behavioral health needs or substance use challenges. Our services are person-centered, outcome-driven and tailored to reflect our commitment to community inclusion, holistic, wrap-around support and the integrated care model.

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Call: (252) 240-1482
Address: 3820 Bridges St., Suite B, Morehead City, NC 28577

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health of the nation. Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

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Call: 1-800-622-4357

Trillium Health Resources

TrilliumTrillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency that manages mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental services in a 24-county area in eastern North Carolina. Our responsibility is to connect individuals and families to the help they need when they need it.

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Call 24-hr crisis care: 1–877–685–2415
How are you feeling? Take a screening.

Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center

The Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center provides inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with substance use and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses to prepare for ongoing community based treatment and recovery.

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Call: (252) 707-5275

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Gun Permits

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The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office provides Pistol Purchase and Concealed Carry gun permitting services as required by State and Federal Law. To obtain a Pistol Purchase Permit or a Concealed Carry gun permit from the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office, you must be a full-time resident of Carteret County.

Citizens may visit and apply for a permit at the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office main office located at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., Monday – Friday; telephone (252) 728-8400.

In an effort to provide better customer service to the citizens of Carteret County, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office offers an Online Pistol Permit Application and Online Concealed Carry Permit Application.

The online application process allows the applicant to keep track of the application process by notifying the applicant via email or text message at different levels of the process. Please note there is a $3.00 fee to apply on-line and there is no fee to apply in person.

Effective December 1. 2015, North Carolina General Statute 14-404(e1) requires applicants to sign an affidavit for the release of court orders concerning mental health and capacity for pistol purchase permits. This form must be notarized, therefore you MUST come to the Sheriff’s Office or a substation within five (5) business days after you have completed the online portion of the application.

Permit Type Fee Amount
Pistol Purchase Permit $5.00 each ($3.00 fee to apply online)
New Concealed Carry Permit $81.00 ($5.00 fee to apply online)
Renewal Concealed Carry Permit  $75.00 ($5.00 fee to apply online)
Duplicate Concealed Carry Permit  $15.00 ($3.00 fee to apply online)

Payment for Pistol Purchase Permits and Concealed Carry Permit may be made in the form of Cash only. You MUST show proof of residency and a Picture ID with correct address. No PO Box. Purchase permits can take up to 7 business days to process.

Forms

Below are the necessary forms needed for the Handgun Permit Application. You may fill them out and print them off ahead of time and bring them with you to the Sheriff’s Office to cut down on your wait time once you arrive.

Note: Do not sign any of the forms until you reach the Sheriff’s Office, where they must be signed in person.

Permit Purchase Application

Mental Health Release Form

 

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Public Information Officer

The Public Information Officer (PIO) reports directly to the Sheriff serving as the liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, the community and members of the news media. The Sheriff’s PIO works closely with other members of the Sheriff’s Office in order to provide the most accurate and timely information possible.

The PIO role is also responsible for responding to media inquiries, distributing media releases, coordinating press conferences and public events, disseminating public service announcements, developing news content for CCSO TV, maintaining all social media accounts, maintaining the website ensuring information is accurate and up to date, serving as a representative for the Sheriff’s Office at local events and meetings, and coordinating special projects as requested by the Sheriff and CCSO senior management.

Carteret County Sheriff’s Office strives to educate the public, promote the agency’s accomplishments and improve public relations by producing and disseminating accurate information though social media, press releases, public service announcements, and our website.

Nick Wilson
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SRT

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SRT_WSThe Carteret County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) utilizes a County multijurisdictional Special Response Team (SRT) that has the responsibility of responding to any critical high-risk situations that may arise out of the Sheriff’s Office duties.The County Sheriff/Police SRT was organized by the Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic Beach and Pine Knoll Shores Police Departments in 2008. The County SRT also utilizes specialized medics from Carteret County E.M.S., Newport Fire Department and Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department. The mission of the County SRT is to bring a successful and safe conclusion to all critical high-risk situations.

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Carteret County Sheriff's Office
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Ph: 252.728-8400
Fx: 252-504-4818