City of New Bern, NC Police Department

09/13/2026

BOOTS vs. BADGES 9th Annual Softball Game

Congratulations to the New Bern Police Department on a hard fought victory over New Bern Fire Rescue, with a final score of 21–12! 👮‍♀️🚒

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, cheered us on, and supported this great cause. Most importantly, thank you for helping us give back to RCS and our community.

Great competition, great teamwork, and an even greater cause! 💙

09/11/2026

Today, the New Bern Police Department remembers and honors the heroes and innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years ago, our nation faced unimaginable tragedy, but we also witnessed the true definition of bravery, unity, and resilience. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifices made by the 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, 8 paramedics, and thousands of innocent citizens.

To our New Bern community, thank you for standing strong with us then and now. Today, we pause, we reflect, and we promise to

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09/09/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Get your clubs ready for a great cause! 🏌️‍♀️

The New Bern Police Department is proud to host the "10-4" Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina!

Join us on October 3, 2026, at The Emerald Golf Club for a fantastic day of golf, community, and competition.

Here are the details you need to know:
Format: Captain's Choice
Registration: $400 per Team ($100 entry fee per individual golfer)
What's Included: Tournament play, range balls, one Mulligan, and one tee-buster!

📅 Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – Registration Opens
1:00 PM – Tee Time 🚀
4:00 PM – Social 🤝
4:30 PM – Awards 🏆

💰 Cash Prizes Up For Grabs!
First Place Team: $150
Second Place Team: $100
Third Place Team: $50
Top Women's Team: $100
(Plus, additional rounds of golf will be given away to various courses!)

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors: TPI, B/S/H/, Chevrolet of New Bern, and The Emerald Golf Club for making this event possible.

🤝 How to Register & More Info:
Secure your team's spot today! For registration and details, please reach out to Lt. Derek Dubay:
📧 [email protected]
📞 252-626-5558

Let’s hit the greens and support the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics North Carolina! See you there! 🎉

09/08/2026

🚨 Parents & Guardians: Pick up your FREE Child ID Kit at National Night Out! 🚨

September 29th - Union Point Park

The New Bern Police Department is making it easier than ever to protect your little ones. We will be handing out free, inkless, at-home Child ID Kits during our annual National Night Out!

These kits give you a secure, simple way to collect and store vital identifying information, fingerprints, and DNA samples. You keep the finished kit safely at home—it is only used to hand to law enforcement quickly in case of an emergency.

Here is where to find us:
📍 Event Details
Event: National Night Out
📆 Date: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 29th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🏠 Location: Union Point Park

🎯 What Else to Expect
Food and Family Fun
K9 Demonstrations and Vehicle Displays
Crime safety tips for the whole neighborhood

Stop by our tables, enjoy NNO, and grab a kit to take home. It takes just a few minutes to complete, but it offers invaluable peace of mind. 💙

Note: No alcohol, coolers, or pets are permitted at the park (service animals allowed per city ordinance Section 6-5).

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

🎒✨High-fives, flashing lights, and a whole lot of school spirit! 🚓🚒

This week, members of the New Bern Police Department and New Bern Fire-Rescue rose early to welcome our elementary students back to campus. Our crews were thrilled to greet students and families during the morning drop-off window!

We had an absolute blast kicking off the new school year with the future leaders at each of these fantastic schools:
J.T. Barber Elementary School
Oaks Road Academy
Ben D. Quinn Elementary School
Trent Park Elementary School
Creekside Elementary School

From helping to unload buses to exchanging fist bumps and smiles at the front doors, our first responders loved being part of this exciting milestone. Our top priority is making sure our young learners feel safe, supported, and energized to learn.

A huge thank you to the incredible teachers, administrators, parents, and students who made us feel so welcome. Let’s make this a safe, successful, and amazing school year! 📚🍎

09/03/2026

For Immediate Release September 3, 2026

New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club Kicks Off September 14th

The New Bern Police Department is excited to kick off our 10th session of the New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club. Beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, weekly chess sessions will be held at West New Bern Recreation Center, 1225 Pinetree Drive, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

The New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club is designed to build and maintain strong relationships with our youth community while having fun. The club offers 12 weeks of coaching, mentoring, and team building alongside police department staff and certified chess instructors. All skill levels are welcome to join, and parents are encouraged to accompany their kids through the program so they can play chess together at home.

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from experienced chess instructors and to play matches against members of the New Bern Police Department. The program is free to join, and no prior chess experience is required. While it is especially ideal for middle school students, we welcome all
interested students to sign up and take part.

If you are interested in participating in the New Bern Noble Knights Chess Club, visit the Youth Outreach Program page on our website at:

https://www.newbernnc.gov/departments/police_department/youth_outreach_program.php

Those who are interested in participating can download the application from the New Bern Police Department’s website and drop it off at the New Bern Police Department at 601 George Street, New Bern. All questions can be directed to Sergeant T. Fisher at ([email protected]) or 252-672-4135.

Sergeant T. Fisher, Community Outreach Sergeant

08/29/2026

UPDATE - Because of the forecasted rain today, the Boots vs Badges softball game has been postponed until September 12th. We hope to see you then.

08/28/2026

Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the diamond! The 9th annual Boots vs. Badges Charity Softball Game is Saturday, August 29! This game pits the firefighters against the police for bragging rights & community glory. Join us tomorrow night at Kafer Park at 6pm to see who takes home the trophy!

08/26/2026

Come out to Kafer Park this weekend for BOOTS vs. BADGES! On Saturday night, we're challenging the fire department to a softball game to benefit Religious Community Services of New Bern, Inc. . Bring a nonperishable good as your entry into the game...and come cheer on your favorite first responders! GO NEW BERN PD!