Captain L.A. Ruefle

Division  Commander

Support

Captain M.J. Adams

Division Commander

Lieutenant S. D. Jones

Asst. Division Commander

910-798-4161 Main

910-798-4163 FAX

The Detention Division consists of four squads whose primary duties include the supervision of the inmate population within the New Hanover County Detention Facility.  This supervision includes, but is not limited to, ensuring the inmates are housed in a safe environment, providing quality meals, and providing inmates with family and attorney contact through frequent visitation.

The Division also includes a fifth squad which is responsible for inmate transportation to and from the Facility, inmate classification, front desk responsibilities, and warehouse duties.  In addition, there is a booking/intake unit which is staffed 24 hours a day and is responsible for processing inmates who are pending confinement.

The Facility, located on Juvenile Center Road, employs 92 deputies and 62 detention officers along with nine members of a civilian support staff.  The Division's primary objectives include operational security and focuses on the safety of the officers, support staff, and inmates who live and work within it.

Ø       Four Squads consist of thirty-one Officers

Ø       Classification consists of two deputies, one detention officer

Ø       Transportation Unit consists of eight deputies

Ø       Warrant/Front Desk consists of twelve deputies

Ø       Southeastern Mental Health consists of four deputies

Ø       K-9 consists of two deputies

The inmate population varies but averages 535 inmates daily.  The Facility booked 44,000 inmates in 2007.  Due to the size of the inmate population, visitation is allowed by appointment only and must be scheduled by the inmate.  Visitation hours are between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.

Each inmate is allowed a 45-minute visitation twice per week with up to two adult guests per visit.  A guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  All visitors are required to provide approved photo identification upon arrival.

* NOTE * 

Packages mailed to inmates containing any items other than letters, cash, or money orders, will be returned to the sender.  

Cash Only for inmates must be deposited into their account with personnel at the desk.  They are also allowed to accept magazines and soft-cover books, but only if purchased directly from the publisher and parcel-delivered to the Facility.  Packages, books, magazines, or other items presented by visitors cannot be accepted for safety and security reason.