DEPARTMENTS
Police Department
Emergency: call 911.
Non-emergency and dispatch: 336-258-8910, 24 hours a day.
The Elkin Police Department works from Town Hall, 226 North Bridge Street, and is open 24 hours. The department has served the town since 1889.
Leadership
Joey VanHoy
Police Chief
336-258-8911
jvanhoy@elkinnc.orgJoey Johnson
Captain
336-258-8912
jjohnson@elkinnc.org
Divisions
Patrol
Uniform patrol officers and reserve officers, backed by a Telecommunications Center staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Criminal Investigations
Led by Lt. Kevin Hall and Lt. Scott Sanders.
DARE and School Resource Officers
Officers work with Elkin City Schools.
2023 at a glance
7,264
Calls for service
745
Vehicle stops
339
Traffic crashes
175
Investigation cases
Reports and fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Report copy, in person | $2.00 |
| Report copy, by mailCertified check or money order by mail. | $3.00 |
| Fingerprints, per card | $10.00 |
| Off-duty officer, per hour | $30.00 |
Crime prevention
- Community Watch.
- A prescription medicine drop box sits in the Police Department lobby, open 24 hours.
- Vacation house checks on request.
- Tours and speakers on request.
- Anonymous tips are welcome at 336-258-8910.
- Criminal record copies come from the Surry County Clerk of Superior Court.
Urban archery
Archery only, on private land with the landowner's permission. No hunting on Town-owned property. The 2026 season ran January 10 to February 15, 2026.
Careers
The Elkin Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Patrol Officer II (Corporal)
One position. 12-hour shifts on a modified DuPont schedule.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays plus 1 personal day
- Town-paid health insurance
- A 401(k)
- A take-home vehicle
- Use of recreation facilities
- Annual and sick leave
Pick up a hiring packet at the Police Department, 226 North Bridge Street.
Telecommunicator: no openings.