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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.
Chief 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 and Phoenix University
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
Chief Executive Leadership Course Southern Police Institute, 2012
UNC School of Government, 2013
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 Raidsonline for community awareness and crime hot spot idenification |