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Sheriff's Office
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1753, with the Sheriff as the only officer. The Sheriff’s Office now consists of a total of 207 employees of which 121 are Full-time and 20 are Part-time law enforcement officers with 50 Full-time civilian and 16 part-time civilian staff. This civilian number includes Detention Officers with no power of arrest. During 2003, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the J. Stannard Baker Award, a national award for outstanding achievement in highway safety.
Mission
To Provide professional law enforcement to the citizens of Rowan County, North Carolina through efficient and effective methods. This mission encompasses functions of courthouse security, civil process, operation of detention facility, investigations and community patrol.
Fingerprints
Make an appointment to get your fingerprints taken. It is by appointment and for Rowan County residents only, please call 704-216-8700. The price is $10 cash and must be paid in correct change. A government issued ID with address is required. You will have to reschedule if you are more than 15 minutes late.
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Kevin Auten
SheriffPhone: 704-216-8700
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Sheriff's Office
Physical Address
232 N Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-216-8700Fax: 704-216-8674Emergency: 911
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Detention Center
Physical Address
115 W Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-216-8770Fax: 704-216-8731
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Landis Office
Physical Address
102 N Central Avenue
Landis, NC 28088
Phone: 704-216-8742Fax: 704-216-7971
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Jail Annex
Physical Address
400 Grace Church Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
Phone: 704-216-7900Fax: 704-216-0048
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