Gaston County Police Department
Law EnforcementNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Gaston County Police Department is a mid-sized law enforcement agency based in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving residents of Gaston County. It holds national accreditation and provides a full range of police services as part of its mandate. The department combines preventive community engagement with investigative responsibilities. Its service portfolio includes Community Policing, Criminal and Special Investigations, Crime Scene Investigation, School Resource Officers, and various support functions. Additional units cover K-9, Emergency Response Team, Hazardous Devices, Marine Enforcement, Animal Control, 911 Communications, and Police Records Specialist. For sworn officer roles, candidates are required to hold a degree from an accredited institution.