Police Department
The Marshville Police Department is tasked with protecting the rights of all persons, within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace. The department serves the people of Marshville by performing law enforcement functions in a professional manner, as it is to the people of the Town that the department is ultimately responsible.
The Police Department currently consists of eight full-time officers and five auxiliary officers.
Marshville consistently has one of the highest clearance rates in Union County.
To call and contact the Marshville Police Department to report anything please use the phone number listed below:
Phone: (704) 624-6767
If it is an urgent emergency please dial 911
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of the Citizens of Marshville by Preserving Life; Enhancing Safety; Protecting Property; and Preventing, Detecting, and Solving Crime.
Core Values
- Safety: The safety of the citizens, visitors, and employees of the Town of Marshville is paramount, and shall be given the highest priority.
- Professionalism: Marshville Police Officers shall conduct themselves in accordance with the highest professional standards and abide by the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
- Effectiveness: Marshville Police Officers shall diligently work to resolve any policing issue at the first opportunity and shall take appropriate action in every case. Officers shall provide access to all resources available to help resolve any issue.
- Equality: Marshville Police Officers shall respect the constitutional rights of all to Liberty, Equality, and Justice.
- Efficiency: Marshville Police Officers shall maintain the public trust and be ever mindful to limit the unnecessary expenditure of public funds.
Town of Marshville - Chief of Police
Matthew Tarlton
Phone: (704) 624-6767
Email: mtarlton@marshville.org