Statesville Police Department Receives National Child Safety Council 5-Year Award
The Statesville Police Department is honored to have received the National Child Safety Council (NCSC) 5-Year Award, recognizing our department’s ongoing participation in the Safetypup® Program. The award was recently presented by Dale Royer, Safety Coordinator for NCSC, in recognition of our continued commitment to child safety education.
For the past five years, the Safetypup® program has allowed our officers to connect with children in a fun and engaging way while teaching them the basics of staying safe and drug-free.
Designed with young learners in mind, the program uses games, puzzles, rhymes, riddles, songs, and colorful materials to make important lessons both memorable and enjoyable. Safetypup® himself - a fun-loving puppy character - serves as a positive role model and a visible reminder for kids to make safe choices every day.
“NCSC is proud to bring the Safetypup® program to Statesville. With the help of Chief Onley and his department, we may help to prevent a needless tragedy from happening to a child,” shared Dale Royer during the presentation.
Chief David W. Onley added, “The Safetypup® program is financially supported through the generous contributions of our business, industrial, civic, fraternal, and veteran leaders. Their concern and dedication to the safety and well-being of our young people help this program continue year after year. We are truly grateful for their support.”
Supporting the Program
Our 2025–2026 program is already underway, and we are inviting the community to help us keep this important initiative strong.
- Make checks payable to: NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCIL (please do not make checks payable to the Police Department)
- Mail to:
- Statesville Police Department
- 330 South Tradd Street
- Statesville, NC 28677
- Attn: Chief David W. Onley
- Donate online: www.DonateNCSC.org (Program # NC-49-C-03)
If you would like to learn more or have questions about how to get involved, please contact Cpl. Chan Austin at 704-878-3442 or by emailing him here.
Together, we can continue to bring safety education to our youngest citizens and help build a safer future for Statesville.
Learn more about the National Child Safety Council on their website at nationalchildsafetycouncil.org or the Statesville Police Department on our website at police.statesvillenc.net.
