First Precinct - Great Bridge

Captain J. L. Carter

Commanding Officer

The First Precinct is located in the Great Bridge section of the City and is housed at Police Headquarters. Patrol Officers in the First Precinct are responsible for 122.4 miles of the City’s 353 total square miles (34.67%). This Precinct covers 4 of the City’s 25 daytime Patrol Beats. The citywide Midnight Patrol Shift also falls under the command of the First Precinct.

The Commanding Officer of both the First Precinct and the Midnight Shift, Captain Jeff Carter is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice.  He is a graduate of NC State University’s Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) 35th session and the FBI National Academy's 268th Session. He is assisted by a two lieutenants and eleven sergeants. Captain Carter’s commands are focused on making an impact on crime, traffic safety, and the quality of life for our citizens through proactive initiatives and partnerships with our community.