TRENT WOODS POLICE
"Community First"
Welcome to the Trent Woods Police Department website. Please browse the site's various pages to learn more about our mission and goals in serving the community. You can find information about our officers as well as their email addresses. In addition, you may access a link to Town ordinances and find general information about public safety and education. Please help us continue in our community policing efforts by sharing information and reporting suspicious activity and crime. Together we will work to always put "Community First."
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ABOUT US
POLICE CHIEF'S MESSAGE:
The Trent Woods Police Department follows the community policing philosophy by seeking to join in a partnership with citizens in the crime prevention effort. Open communication, transparency, and accountability are the cornerstone of the department's relationship with the Town's residents. We constantly strive to provide an efficient and professional public safety service and believe our citizens are essential in helping to ensure the Town of Trent Woods is a safe place to live. Our departmental goals and objectives are a reflection of how we go about providing service to the public as we work to put "community first."
DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Department goals and objectives will be consistent with the Town's goals, as established by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners.
The department is responsible for preparing goals and objectives consistent with training and education for its police officers to better serve the public.
The department will seek input from its police officers on how to best achieve goals and objectives as our officers are the most valuable resource in serving our citizens.
Communication between department members and citizens will be the foundation for establishing public safety goals and objectives.
Goals and objectives will be fundamental in the methodology police officers use to provide the most efficient and professional service to the citizens of the Town.
OUR MISSION
The Trent Woods Police Department shall endeavor to safeguard and protect lives and property, maintain order, assist citizens, and address community safety needs and concerns through efficient public safety service.
The mission will be accomplished by providing professional, unbiased, fair and equal application of the law.
Our police officers will respond to calls for service in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
Members of the department will be accessible to the public and form a partnership with the community to promote the crime prevention effort.
We will exercise diligence in our duties and responsibilities to remain service oriented.
Lieutenant DN Jackson
officerjackson@trentwoodsnc.org
Lieutenant Jackson has been serving with the Trent Woods Police Department since 2012. He served with the Havelock Police Department from 2003 until 2012, where he was awarded the Medal of Valor for exemplary service. Lieutenant Jackson has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, an Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, and training in criminal investigations.
Sergeant SJ Humphrey
officerhumphrey@trentwoodsnc.org
Sergeant Humphrey has been serving with the Trent Woods Police Department since 2010. Sergeant Humphrey has a Bachelor's Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from Western Carolina University, an Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, training in criminal investigations, and is a North Carolina Law Enforcement Instructor. He has been awarded commendation medals for actions in the line of duty, as well as for exemplary service.
Corporal RF Walker
officerwalker@trentwoodsnc.org
Corporal Walker has been serving with the Trent Woods Police Department since 2012. Corporal Walker has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from East Carolina University, an Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, and training in criminal investigations. He is active with several traffic and crime enforcement task forces, and coordinates our participation in Governor's Highway Safety Program initiatives.
Officer SJ Long
Officer Long currently serves with the Trent Woods Police Department as a part-time police officer. He has over 30 years experience in law enforcement, retiring from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as a Wildlife Enforcement Officer. Officer Long is a North Carolina Law Enforcement Instructor, and has extensive knowledge and experience in investigating crimes occurring in and around our waterways.
Officer JE Detwiler
Officer Detwiler currently serves with the Trent Woods Police Department as a reserve police officer. He previously served with the River Bend Police Department, and the New Bern Police Department. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Officer Detwiler served in the United States Marine Corps.
Officer MG Doyle
officerdoyle@trentwoodsnc.org
Officer Doyle has been serving with the Trent Woods Police Department since 2020. Officer Doyle previously served with the Craven County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Officer Doyle served with the United States Marine Corps.
Officer AL Benton
officerbenton@trentwoodsnc.org
Officer Benton has been serving with the Trent Woods Police Department since 2020. Officer Benton began her law enforcement career in 2011, previously serving with the Goldsboro Police Department, Kenly Police Department, and as a Police Officer with the UNC Healthcare system.
Officer RV West
Officer West currently serves with the Trent Woods Police Department as a reserve police officer. He has over 30 years experience in law enforcement, serving with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol until retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.