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Salisbury Police promotes Corey Brooks to lieutenant

Salisbury Police Department / Tuesday, May 18, 2021 0 16

Salisbury Police Sgt. Corey J. Brooks has been promoted to lieutenant.

Brooks has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, beginning his career with the East Spencer Police Department. He was hired by the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) in 2001 as a patrol officer, and continued to rise through the ranks. His previous responsibilities included supervision of the patrol division, training, and recruitment. He most recently served as a sergeant in the criminal investigations/violent crimes unit.

Media statement regarding pending litigation filed on April 21, 2021:

Salisbury Police Department / Thursday, April 22, 2021 0 426

The Salisbury Police Department strives for positive interactions with our residents and visitors, including in cases where we may suspect criminal activity. As is standard, we are unable to comment on pending litigation. Please visit: https://salisburync.gov/Government/Police/Statistics-and-Reports to view our 2019 Annual Report, including force application statistics.

K9 Officer Zuul Statement 3-31-2021

Salisbury Police Department / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 0 1686

The Salisbury Police Department appreciates your patience and passion regarding the recent release of a K-9 training video. The extensive investigation by a third-party agency, US ISS Agency, has concluded.

City of Salisbury provides its 2021 Good Friday operation schedule

City of Salisbury / Wednesday, March 24, 2021 0 1067

The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 2.

Homicide on Wilson Road 3-22-2021

Salisbury Police Department / Monday, March 22, 2021 0 410

The Salisbury Police Department was dispatched to 703 Wilson Rd, Salisbury, in reference to a gunshot. Upon arrival, officers located Grover Franklin Jones Jr, 32 years old, who had sustained one gunshot. Jones was transported to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives are on scene and currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information please contact Detective McElveen at 704-638-5333.

Salisbury Police Department Officer Arrested 3-14-21

Salisbury Police Department / Sunday, March 14, 2021 0 633

An off-duty Salisbury Police Officer turned himself in this morning following charges by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on one count of breaking and entering, one count of simple assault, one count of assault on a female, and one count of interfering with calling 911, stemming from an incident late Saturday, March 13. Officer Malik Byrd has been placed on administrative leave with pay from his duties pending further inquiry by the SPD Professional Standards Unit.

Salisbury Police Promotes Two Officers, Lee Walker and Justin Crews

Salisbury Police Department / Friday, March 12, 2021 0 446

Salisbury Police Department (SPD) Lieutenants Lee Walker and T. Justin Crews have been promoted to captain and criminal investigations commander/public information officer (PIO), respectively.

Salisbury Police Officers announces two School Resource Officers

Salisbury Police Department / Thursday, March 11, 2021 0 837

Salisbury Police Department (SPD) appoints Officer Isaac Miller and Officer Alexandria Petty to serve as School Resource Officers (SROs).

Salisbury Police Statement Regarding K9 Officer Zuul 3-5-2021

Salisbury Police Department / Friday, March 5, 2021 0 2273

We appreciate your concern for K-9 Officer Zuul. He was removed from the handler’s care when we were made aware of this incident. Zuul was taken to a veterinarian on Thursday, March 4th, for a checkup (*edited) and received a clean bill of health. He is in good hands, happy and healthy, and taking some time off.

Employee Spotlight: Sergeant Neal Brown, Salisbury Police

City of Salisbury / Monday, March 15, 2021 0 397

Currently serving as Sergeant, Neal Brown has been employed with the City of Salisbury Police Department for 16 years

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	05/2021	City & Partners to Boost Minority Business \| Festival Looks For Volunteers \| BlockWork Nominations Open \| Bike Safety Tips
	04/2021	School Officers \| New Look For Downtown \| Local Humanitarians Receive EDK Awards \| Employee Spotlight
	03/2021	Dixonville Memorial Missing Connections \| New Bill Pay System Coming \| Spring Spruce Up \| Stormwater Survey Seeks Solutions \| Ring In Spring Event
	02/2021	New Fire Station & Memorial Event \| Protect Your Pipes \| Join A Board Or Commission \| Save The Date For Cheerwine \| Employee Spotlight
	01/2021	Holiday Storefront Winners, Celebrate MLK, Main St. Plan, Nominate A Local Hero, Funds For Fire Suppression
	12/2020	SRU Exceeds Water Standard \| Bring On 2021 Virtual New Year's Eve \| Public Input Wanted
	11/2020	Christmas Bike Program Returns \| Showcase Your Art In Salisbury \| Give The Gift Of Water \| Be Safe This Black Friday
	10/2020	ACCESS16 Now WSRG-TV \| Voting Coming Up Fast \| Volunteer For BlockWork \| RCUW Donates Cameras To SPD
	09/2020	Dixonville Memorial Phase 2 \| Leaf Map \| Census 2020 \| ADA/Parantransit Service \| Go Transit Month \| Safe Exchange Zone
	08/2020	Shop Local \| Lock Your Car \| Utility Bills \| Enjoy Art Outdoors \| Census Extended
	07/2020	Citizen's Academy \| Mobile Recreation \| Keep Our Parks Beautiful \| Recycling Can Swap \| Employee Spotlight
	06/2020	Virtual Festival Is Big Hit \| Hurricane Season \| Spring Spruce Up \| City Prepares Next Year's Budget \| Flush Smart \| 2020 Census
	05/2020	Virtual Cheerwine Festival \| From The City Manager \| Play At Home \| BlockWork \| From The Mayor \| Alternative Bill Pay
	04/2020	City Response to COVID-19 \| Helpful Resource \| CAC/Tree Board Awards \| Spring Spruce Up \ SPD Engages With Community
	03/2020	Be Part of the Cheer \| EDK Awards \| 2020 Census \| Hurley Park Spring Celebration \| Forward 2040 \| Fire Station #6
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	12/2019	Newsome Road \| MLK Day \| New Year's Eve \| Sip of Local Wine \| Citizens Academy \| United Way Fundraiser
	11/2019	Bike Giveaway \| Plan For Downtown's Future \| Don't Get Clogged \| Lost Families \| Sculpture Show
	10/2019	Fire Prevention Week \| City Park Lake \| Forward 2040 \| Fall Spruce Up \| Be Ready To Vote \| Employee Spotlight \| Leaf Collection Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	08/2019	Salisbury Youth Employees \| New SPD Initiatives \| Youth Baseball Camp \| Brewbury Fest Returns \| Recycling
	07/2019	Keep Salisbury Beautiful \| Save The Date for Cheerwine Fest 2020 \| Back To School \| National Night Out \| Beat the Summer Heat
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	05/2019	Look Behind the Scenes \| Cheerwine Festival \| BlockWork Accepting Applications \| #FeelingCuteChallenge \| Watch Your Water Usage with EyeOnWater
	04/2019	Festival Music Lineup \| Locals Receive EDK Awards \| Business with the City \| SPD Foot Pursuit 5K \| City Nature Challenge
	03/2019	Celebrate Spring At Hurley Park \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Cheerwine Festival Volunteers \| Employee Spotlight \| SPD Ride-A-Long Program \| Contact Directory
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	01/2019	EDK Nominations \| Holiday Storefront Awards \| Celebrating MLK Weekend \| Employee Spotlight \| Winter Spruce Up Week \| Transit Survey \| New Tools Keeps An Eye On Water
	12/2018	West End Takes Pride In New Wall \| Are You A Landlord? \| Citizen's Academy Grads \| Celebrating MLK Day \| Chit, Chat & Chew \| Winter is Coming \| A Word From the Mayor
	11/2018	Holiday Events for Salisbury \| Leaf Season is Here \| Receive Text Alerts from the City \| Know Your FOG \| Tips for Holiday Safe Shopping \| #Positive Gossip \| Team Effort "Draws Up" Fire Prevention Billboard
	10/2018	City Rallies Against Florence \| Families Invited to the Fun Fest \| La Fiesta Returns to Downtown \| Fibrant Transition to Hotwire \| Empire Hotel Redevelopment \| October 7-13 is Fire Prevention Week
	09/2018	Summer Internship Inspires Local Students \| Mayor Hosts Free Youth Baseball/Softball Camp \| SPD & DOJ OJP Share Assessment Findings \| Getting Ready Fur Fun \| A Paw-some Pool Party
	08/2018	First Brewbury Fest \| Recycle Often, Recycle Right \| Chit, Chat & Chew Town Halls \| Community Resource Fair \| #PositiveGossip \| Reader Survey
	07/2018	National Night Out \| Groundbreaking for Dixonville \| Summer Spruce Up \| Cheerwine Festival Save the Date 2019 \| Reminder to Protect Your Car \| Council Approves City Budget
	06/2018	BlockWork \| Parks & Rec Summer Camps \| Senior Center Programs \| Salisbury Citizen's Academy \| Summer Spruce Up \| Prepare for Hurricane Season
	05/2018	Cheerwine Fest Announces Band List \| Did You Know? \| Sculpture Show Unveiled \| Salisbury Transit Teams with Google \| Police Chief's Citizen Advisory Board
	04/2018	Hackathon for Kids \| Police Hold Foot Pursuit 5K \| Cheerwine Festival Returns \| Fibrant Referendum \| Easy Online Bill Pay \| Free Class for Homebuyers \| Meet Your City Council
	03/2018	Teen Center Now Open \| Locals Receive EDK Awards \| Cemetery Clean Up \| SPD Annual Report \| Keep Salisbury Beautiful \| Event Calendar
	02/2018	Rookies Reach Firefighter Dream \| Project Safe Neighborhoods \| Get City Alerts by text \| Get on the Bus \| #Positive Gossip \| Parks & Rec Has New Programs \| Watch Out for Frozen Pipes
	01/2018	City Budget Process \| Transit Begins Adopt-a-Shelter Program \| Prepare Your Home for Winter \| Get Fit in 2018 for Parks and Rec \| Stop Where?
	12/2017	Winter Holiday Safety Tips \| MLK Celebration \| SFD 200 Year Anniversary \| Trades-Based Training \| Waste Collection Services \| Crime Tracker
	11/2017	Downtown for the Holidays \| New Waste Collection Routes \| City Launches New Website \| Tips for Safe Shopping \| DSI and City host Open House for Empire Hotel
	10/2017	Salisbury Historic Landmarks \| Residents Begin Community Action Planning \| Salisbury311 Reporting Tool \| Fire Prevention Week \| Fall Spruce Up Week
	09/2017	BLOCKWORK \| Salisbury's Kids are G.R.E.A.T. \| La Fiesta de Rowan \| Summer Sip Beer Festival \| #PositiveGossip
	08/2017	SPD Provides Expanded Foot Patrols \| Summer Youth Employment \| School Tools Donations \| Summer Sip Tasting Tour \| #PositiveGossip
	07/2017	City Approves FY18 Budget \| New Columbaria \| City versus County Responsibilities \| New Recycling Company \| Receive City Text Alerts
	06/2017	SRU is Getting Smarter \| The City Flag Flies High \| Youth Protection & Curfew \| Spotlight on Summer Camps \| Movies in the Park \| A Word from the Mayor
	05/2017	Intentional Citizen Contact \| Fire Department Open House \| Residents help shape future \| Fur Fun 5K Walk/Run \| Let's Get Connected Day
	04/2017	Shop Local, Eat Fresh \| Salisbury is a Tree City, USA \| Fair Housing \| Spring Spruce Up
	03/2017	Bell Tower Repairs \| Celebrating Hurley Park \| City Battles Snowstorm \| Another way to Bill Pay \| Calling all yogis and dancers
	02/2017	Salisbury Fire Department marks 200th Anniversary \| Get fit with Parks and Rec \| Medication Drop Boxes \| Are you ready for winter? \| #PositiveGossip
	01/2017	Holiday Storefront Winners \| Salisbury Youth Council \| City Calendar \| City Phone Directory \| Moonlight Basketball \| #PositiveGossip
	12/2016	Salisbury Sculpture Show Winner, Free Wi-Fi in Cannon Park, City Calendar, Salisbury Fire Dept Deploys to Eastern NC, K-9 Officer Retirement, Greetings from the Mayor
	11/2016	Salisbury Transit wins Award \| Know your F.O.G. \| Nixle Sign Up \| City Calendar \| Tips for Safe Shopping \| Team Salisbury

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Salisbury Police promotes Corey Brooks to lieutenant

Media statement regarding pending litigation filed on April 21, 2021:

K9 Officer Zuul Statement 3-31-2021

City of Salisbury provides its 2021 Good Friday operation schedule

Homicide on Wilson Road 3-22-2021

Salisbury Police Department Officer Arrested 3-14-21

Salisbury Police Promotes Two Officers, Lee Walker and Justin Crews

Salisbury Police Officers announces two School Resource Officers

Salisbury Police Statement Regarding K9 Officer Zuul 3-5-2021

Employee Spotlight: Sergeant Neal Brown, Salisbury Police

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