A Message from Chief Paul D. Rockenbach
To the people of Whiteville,
This city is more than just a place on the map this city is our home. It is where we raise our children, worship together, and look out for one another. And like you, I believe in a community built on strong values: faith, family, personal responsibility, and respect for the rule of law.
We are all living in challenging times, where good communities face serious threats from violence, drugs, and a culture that too often turns a blind eye to accountability. But I believe that Whiteville is different. I believe that when we stand together as neighbors, when we speak truth with conviction and act with integrity, there is no challenge too great for us to overcome.
Every employee of the Whiteville Police Department is working hard every day to combat crime and violence with clear minds and a firm stance on crime. This means holding offenders accountable, protecting our neighborhoods from the spread of drugs and illegal weapons, and never compromising on the safety of our citizens. It also means building partnerships with churches, schools, businesses, and families within our great city, to create strong, watchful communities where criminal behavior is neither ignored nor tolerated. Our fight is not just reactive; I am taking a firm stance on being proactive, rooted in prevention, early intervention, and community involvement.
Keeping our city safe starts at home, with the conversations we have around the dinner table, the example we set for our children, and the way we treat those around us. When families are strong, when communities are involved, and when we hold fast to our values, crime tends to lose its grip. Real change happens when good people refuse to back down from doing what is right for the right reasons.
I’m proud to serve you not just as your Chief, but as a fellow neighbor who loves this city and believes in its future. Let’s keep working together, staying rooted in faith, grounded in truth, and determined to protect what matters most.
Paul D. Rockenbach
Chief of Police
City of Whiteville, North Carolina
