Locust Police Department

WELCOME TO LOCUST FROM THE LOCUST POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you a new resident or business establishment to Locust, or considering relocating or starting a business in "The City With A Soul" and want more information about criminal activity in Locust or the Locust Police Department?

Check out the two links below for our department website where you can see our annual crime and activity statistics reports for the last 14 years as well as the resources link where you can download a free copy of our 2026/2027 Information And Department Directory publication.

We promise that you will be happy with what you find and you will understand why the City of Locust is a wonderful place to "live, work, and play"!

https://locustnc.com/annual-crime-statistics/

https://locustnc.com/police-department-resources/

*** LPD OFFICER SPOTLIGHT ***

In our department's series highlighting the outstanding officers of the Locust Police Department, this week's edition, learn a little bit more about Super SRO and running phenom, School Resource Officer Daniel Longtin!

Daniel K. Longtin - School Resource Officer (PO2), Locust Elementary School

Serving Since: March 2020

Beginning his career with the Wadesboro Police Department as a School Resource Officer in 2020, Daniel Longtin came to LPD in April 2022 to take the same role at Locust Elementary School. Since that time, Daniel has become one of the most well-trained and effective SROs that Locust Elementary and the department has ever had. Officer Longtin holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology from Belmont-Abbey College.

In his tenure with LPD, Officer Longtin has completed numerous specialized courses for his all-important role of protecting and building positive relationships with Locust Elementary students and staff. That training has included the completion of Crisis Intervention Training and he is also a certified D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) instructor conducting the program at several schools in the Locust area. Daniel also gives multiple presentations throughout the year to various groups on topics such as the field of law enforcement, bullying, and va**ng. This summer Officer Longtin will also attempt to acquire his general instructor certification for law enforcement courses in North Carolina. Also this summer, Daniel will present the Locust Police Department Junior Detective Camp for the third consecutive year.

Over the last two years, Daniel has developed a passion for running and physical fitness and he regularly competes in 5ks and other races. He placed 1st overall in the Officer Jason Shuping Memorial 5k in 2025. His dedication to fitness has led to the goal of obtaining his specialized law enforcement instructor certification for physical fitness.

Thank you for the job you do protecting and teaching students Daniel!