The Newcastle Police Department has 24 full-time officer positions, which includes one K-9 unit, and three school resource officers. The department also has several reserve officers. The Department also staffs a full-time PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) with 8 full-time communications specialists who handle calls for the Department as well as the Newcastle Fire Department, and McClain-Grady County EMS.
Special Information:
- Parents can bring their child to the department for fingerprinting which will be given to them to keep their files.
- Gun Lock Program – Project Child Safe; Putting a lock on guns for safety in your home