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OUR MISSION

It is the mission of the North Augusta Department of Public Safety to provide exemplary police and fire services to the citizens in its jurisdiction. The members of the department strive to be professional, fair and responsive to the community they serve. It is our goal that each officer's performance will earn them the respect, confidence and trust of the citizens of the
City of North Augusta.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The North Augusta Department of Public Safety provides both police and fire services to the citizens of North Augusta. The Department employs 50 sworn public safety officers, six full-time firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters. All public safety officers are cross-trained in police and fire duties and serve as emergency first-responders, resulting in an efficient, cost-effective program with maximum utilization of personnel.

In addition to general police and fire services, the Department of Public Safety is responsible for Records Management, Safety Management and operates a Criminal Investigations Division.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

FREQUENT CONTACTS

Community involvement is an important component of public safety in North Augusta. The department:

supports a DARE Program
sponsors a Meth Watch Program
serves as a school resource
participates in a mentoring program
sponsors a Police Athletic League
promotes a "Cop Card" program
offers an "Adopt A Cop" program
assists Neighborhood Watch Programs
provides security surveys

Crime Watch Anonymous Tip Line:
803-27-WATCH
  Lee Wetherington
Director of Public Safety
803-441-4251


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PROJECT LIFESAVER
Project Lifesaver
The Department recently implemented a local Project Lifesaver program, designed to help track individuals with special needs such as Alzheimer's Disease or Autism.

Project Lifesaver Information Sheet (pdf)
Project Lifesaver Application Form (interactive pdf)

Project Lifesaver Physician's Form (interactive pdf)

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Applications are only accepted for current position openings.

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