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Chief Macon comes to the Weldon Police Department with a proven record as an accomplished supervisor with expertise in solving and managing criminal and fraudulent cases.

Weldon Police Chief Mark MaconChief Mark Macon


Tel: 252-536-3136
Fax: 252-536-0755

 

Chief Mark Macon's Career

Mark T. Macon was sworn in as Weldon’s first African American Chief of Police on September 27, 2006. 

  • He Briefly worked as a narcotic agent for the town of Aulander in 1991
  • Northampton County Sheriff’s office from 1992-1993
  • Halifax County Sheriff’s office from 1993-2006. In 1997 Chief Macon was promoted to  Detective Sergeant and in 2001 he was promoted to lieutenant Detective
  • Adjunct Professor for North Carolina Wesleyan College, Saint Paul’s College and Saint Augustine’s College

    • Education

  • M.P.A  University of North Carolina at Pembroke
  • B.S.,  Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, Western Carolina University
  • A.A.S, Criminal Justice Halifax Community College

    • Professional Certification and Training

  • Law Enforcement Executive Program (L.E.E.P) North Carolina State University, 2011
  • Chief of Police Training Course, North Carolina Justice Academy 2009
  • Certified Basic Law Enforcement Instructor, 1997
  • Certified Private Protection Service Instructor, 2009

    •    Agency Accomplishments

  • Revision of the department’s evidence custody and control 
  • Implementation of new policies to enhance efficiency and service 
  • Development of a responsive, transparent citizen complaint review process 
  • Development of youth athletic programs to enhance the quality of life of local youth  
  • Re-established an efficient K-9 program 
  • Re-Established community watch programs 
  • Development and implementation of career progression program for officers  
  • Participation and partnerships with local school system 
  • Participation and support of the local law enforcement executive alliance 
  • Acquisition of federal and state grant funds for technology advancement and police equipment

    • Chief Macon’s Current and Future Initiatives:

  • Establish information service via local radio station
  • Create a gun range for the police department
  • Establish a Citizen Police Academy
  • Police Chaplain Service
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