Police Department

The Granite Falls Police Department strives to improve the quality of life of all citizens by enforcing the laws of the United States, the laws of the State of North Carolina, and the ordinances of the Town of Granite Falls. The Granite Falls Police Department strives to preserve peace while protecting the rights of all, in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing the need for justice and the consistent appearance of justice. The Granite Falls Police Department will maintain the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and accountability in partnership with the entire community.

 

Message from the Chief
As Chief of Police, I would like to welcome you to the web page of the Granite Falls Police Department.

First let me say how proud I am of the Granite Falls Police Department and that I am honored to be its leader. The men and women of this department are a wonderful group of people who have dedicated their lives to protect and serve. This is the pledge we make to the people of Granite Falls. We are dedicated to providing the citizens of Granite Falls a quality and professional law enforcement agency while being responsive to the needs of the community. Highly trained and motivated men and women are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This site is our way of presenting to you a more detailed view of the Granite Falls Police Department and the many ways that we work, "To Protect and Serve" our community. We encourage open communication with our citizens and actively seek their assistance in working toward our number one priority of making the Town of Granite Falls a safer town.

The men and women of the Granite Falls Police Department wish to thank you for your continued support and encourage you to buckle-up, drive safely, and get involved in our community. Together we can make a difference.

Brine Branham

Chief of Police

TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.

This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.

Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.

Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.

Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:

·         No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted

·         Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:

o   7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.

o   Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only

·         Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved

·         Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request

·         Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit

·         All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations

These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.