Police

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve and enhance the quality of life in the Town of Benson, by working with our citizens to preserve the peace, reduce fear, provide a safe environment, and enforce the law.


In partnership with our community:

  • We will protect the lives and property of our citizens and impartially enforce the law.
  • We will fight crime by preventing it, and also by aggressively pursuing violators of the law.
  • We will maintain the highest standards of integrity.

  • We will recognize the dignity of each individual, and render our services with courtesy and respect.


Contact Us

Regular Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 5 PM. A “Call Box” is located at the outside doors, to contact an officer after normal business hours.

  • Dispatch Number: 919-934-9411 or 911 - Call these numbers to request an officer or make a report. Answered by Johnston Central Communications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Business Number: 919-894-2091 - Answered at the Benson Police Department during regular business hours, answered at Johnston Central Communications all other times.
  • Fax Number: 919-894-1413
  • General Email Address: info@bensonpd.org
  • Street Address: 303 East Church Street, Benson, NC 27504
  • Mailing Address: Post Office Box 69, Benson, NC 27504

Want to work with the Benson Police Department?


Check out the Town of Benson employment page to download an application and check out our current job openings!