First Sergeant M. King - Section Commander

910-798-4497 Main   

The Internal Affairs section of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has been established to allow citizens a formal way of making a complaint on a deputy or to commend a deputy for doing a good job.  The Internal Affairs function and disciplinary system of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office serves as a critical link, if not conduit, for community trust. 

Internal Affairs is responsible for investigating complaints filed against members of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in a professional and through manner, to review Policy and Procedures of the Sheriff’s Office and to recognize training needs within the Sheriff’s Office. 

The goal of Internal Affairs is to assure the citizens of New Hanover County that all complaints are given due attention and are fully investigated and to foster the trust the citizens have with the Sheriff’s Office.  Once a complaint has been investigated the results and findings are forwarded to Sheriff Causey for his review and action. 

North Carolina Law prohibits the release of the results of an Internal Affairs investigation to the complaining citizen, however you will receive a letter from the Sheriff informing you of the status of your complaint. 

The Internal Affairs section is available 24 hours a day:

(910) 798-4497  First Sergeant M. King

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

(910) 798-4200 Front Desk

24 Hours