The Landis Police Department is committed to having a positive impact within the Town of Landis by reducing crime, reducing the fear of crime, and enhancing the quality of life in our community. The department embraces and practices the community policing model and believes in the sanctity of human life; we value human life above all.
The officers and staff of the department strive to provide professional services to the public in an effective, efficient, and timely manner. As you browse our site, we hope that you will come to know us a little better and the many services that we offer.
136 N. Central Ave
Landis, NC 28088
Phone: (704) 857-2129
Fax: (704) 857-3512
Email: mgeelen@townoflandisnc.gov
Emergency Number: 9-1-1
Dispatch Phone Number: (704) 216-8500
The Landis Police Department is committed to providing professional and transparent policing services to the community. Therefore, we have published our department’s Policy & Procedure Manual online for public review and inspection.
The Landis Police Department provides ride-along opportunities to approved individuals. The following participants are eligible to be considered for participation in a ride-along:
Please contact us for additional information regarding the ride-along application process, eligibility and required documentation.
The Landis Police Department participates in the Operation Medicine Drop program. The main lobby of the police department has a prescription drug disposal box for the safe and secure disposal of expired and unused medications.
The drop box is typically available Monday–Friday from 8:00am–5:00pm. The medications are securely disposed of in accordance with state law and prevailing policy through incineration to prevent diversion.
If you have any questions about what can or cannot be disposed of through the Medicine Drop Box, please contact us. You may also contact us to make an appointment.
The Landis Police Department is responsible for the regulation and inspection of authorized low speed-vehicles within the Town.
If you would like to apply for a low-speed vehicle permit, please contact the Landis Police Department during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, to request an appointment for an inspection. This will help ensure an efficient process and minimize wait times for citizens.
Initial permits are $60.00, and renewals are $20.00
To attend Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) in North Carolina, an individual must be employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency.
The Landis Police Department will consider sponsorship of individuals who meet BOTH the North Carolina minimum standards for law enforcement officer certification AND one or more of the following criteria:
If you have reviewed the criteria & believe you are eligible, please download and complete the BLET Sponsorship Application.
Once you have completed the application & gathered the required documentation, please contact the Landis Police Department to make an appointment for review.
The location of a crash determines which law enforcement agency investigates the accident. The Landis Police Department investigates only those collisions which occur within the corporate limits of the Town of Landis. Collisions within the corporate limits of a neighboring municipality, including China Grove and Kannapolis, are investigated by that city’s police department. All collisions that occur in unincorporated areas are investigated by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Based on pending litigation in the state concerning the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act and law enforcement agencies release of collision reports, the Landis Police Department will no longer be able to provide members of the public with DMV-349 reports. All requests for DMV-349 collision reports should be directed to the NC DMV.
Individuals who are directly involved in and listed on a collision report may receive a copy of the collision report from the Landis Police Department, in-person only. Please call 704-857-2129 or send an e-mail to inbox@landispolice.com to arrange a time to pick-up your collision report.
You may follow the link below for information on how to obtain a collision report from the NC DMV.
The Administration Unit overseas the functions of the police department.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigates criminal complaints, both felony and misdemeanor.
Uniform Patrol Officers of the Landis Police Department are the “First Responders” for every police related complaint called into the department, emergency, and non-emergency. All members of the department have a duty to engage with the community and embrace community policing strategies and principles.
School Resource Officers provide mentorship, guidance, and protection to the students and faculty of the schools for which they are assigned. The Landis Police Department maintains School Resource Officers at South Rowan High School and Corriher-Lipe Middle Schools.
A great deal of law enforcement related information is freely available to the public. These links will connect you to some of the most useful sites for obtaining information that may be of interest to the citizens of Landis and the surrounding communities.
The parking ordinance outlines regulations and restrictions throughout the Town of Landis.
Experience comes with age – this famous adage is especially true when it comes to driving. Drivers over the age of 65 are among the safest on the road. Most seniors wear safety belts, avoid drinking and driving, and obey speed limits. However, a disadvantage is that they are more likely to suffer injuries or fatalities in a traffic accident because of their age. The highest number of crash deaths per mile driven is among seniors, with teenagers being the exception.
An understanding of Fentanyl, the threat it poses and how to have conversations with adult children and grandchildren.
Nearly all individuals arrested by Landis Police will be transferred to the custody of the Sheriff of Rowan County. This site allows you to view information regarding currently incarcerated inmates in the Rowan County Detention Center. Rowan County Jail Search
Landis is in Rowan County but is located near the Cabarrus County line. Individuals arrested pursuant to a warrant issued by a Cabarrus County official may be held in the Cabarrus County Detention Center. Cabarrus County Jail Search
This database provides a statewide search for sentenced offenders, prison records, projected release dates, captures, escapes, etc. State Prison Inmate Search
This database allows you to check the status and location of registered sex offenders in North Carolina. This information is maintained by the NC SBI. Statewide Sex Offender Search
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Accident Reports
Forms and Documents
Town Budget
Bids and RFPs
Email: contactus@townoflandisnc.gov
Phone: 704.857.2411
Fax: 704.855.3350
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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🎉We could not think of a better way to kick off Love Landis Week than with a celebration!🎉
📍Join us on May 2nd, at 12 PM on N. Central Ave., for the D.C. & Frances Linn Community Park Groundbreaking Ceremony as we dig into something exciting for our town!
Bring your friends, your family, and your camera — let’s make history together (and maybe get a little dirt on our shoes)!
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