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Join our family today - now accepting applications!
10/07/2026

Join our family today - now accepting applications!

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts training. Officers from the Government of Barbados sh...
10/06/2026

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts training. Officers from the Government of Barbados shown here with Officer Trudeau of HBPD.

Update from the HB TurtlePatrol - The 2026 Sea Turtle Season on Holden Beach is a WrapThis was a remarkable year for sea...
10/06/2026

Update from the HB TurtlePatrol - The 2026 Sea Turtle Season on Holden Beach is a Wrap

This was a remarkable year for sea turtle nesting on the East Coast. The 2026 season was the second-highest nesting season in the history of the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol, which was established in 1989.
The record-setting year for them was 2019 when DNA results reflected 52 individual female sea turtles laid 105 nests on Holden Beach. The females laid an average of two nests each, and one female laid 6 nests. That year, nest success rate was 68%.
This year, there was a total of 78 nests laid, a total of 9,092 eggs, 7,216 live hatchlings emerged, and the nest success rate was 81%. This year’s nest success may have been due to the absence of foxes, bad storms, and extremely high tides. Nest success may also have benefited from the relocation of many nests that were laid below or in the middle of escarpment created by beach erosion. It should be interesting to see 2026 DNA results after they are compiled later this year and learn how many individual females laid nests on Holden Beach this season.

This was a memorable year for the Turtle Patrol, they had some successful leadership changes, this was their second-highest nesting season, a nest was vandalized but was recovered and had hatchlings successfully emerge from that nest, and they honored one of their own. Congratulations to Maggie Seekamp in recognition of her 25 years of service to the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol and them many contributions she has made that have strengthened the organization and made their sea turtle conservation work more efficient.

To learn more about the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol and sea turtles visit their website at www.hbturtlewatch.org or visit them on Facebook and Instagram

Update from the HB Turtle Patrol - A Happy Ending for the Last Sea Turtle Nest on Holden BeachOn September 29, the Holde...
10/02/2026

Update from the HB Turtle Patrol - A Happy Ending for the Last Sea Turtle Nest on Holden Beach

On September 29, the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol closed their “Last Nest” of the 2026 nesting season. Despite being disturbed and vandalized on September 18, Nest 75 had a “Happy Ending” as it had a total of 45 live hatchlings. During the nest closeout, eight of those hatchlings were rescued and released as a large crowd of supportive beachgoers and 29 Turtle Patrol members cheered them on as they scampered down to the water. The first of the 8 sea turtle’s released at the closing was named “Holden”, the second was named “Maggie”.

Nest 75 was included in the Turtle Patrol’s new Nest Sponsor Program, launched this year. The nest was dedicated to Turtle Patrol member Maggie Seekamp in recognition of her 25 years of service and the special contributions she had made that have strengthened the Turtle Patrol and made them more efficient with their sea turtle conservation work. Congratulations Maggie!
For more information about the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol and sea turtles, please visit their website at www.hbturtlewatch.org or follow them on facebook and Instagram.

Join us in welcoming our newest officer, Josh. 
09/29/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest officer, Josh. 

Update - He has been relocated to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Animal Control - (910) 754-8204. If this sweet p...
09/23/2026

Update - He has been relocated to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Animal Control - (910) 754-8204. If this sweet pup belongs to you, he has been placed in custody with the Holden Beach Police Department, please call 911 to arrange pickup.

Special Announcement from the HB Turtle Patrol - We are speechless! Overnight nest #75 on our beach was vandalized. Thi...
09/19/2026

Special Announcement from the HB Turtle Patrol - We are speechless! Overnight nest #75 on our beach was vandalized. This is a federal offense with up to a $50,000 fine for these actions. The Holden Beach Police Department is actively investigating. We are sad. We are angry. But, the good news is the eggs are safe and intact. We will monitor this nest closely. Please, if you know anything about this, reach out to the HB Police Department at 910-842-6707.
The conservation work by the Holden Beach Turtle Watch Program for protected sea turtles in Holden Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 26ST11)

Thanks to members of our Police Department, Public Works Department, Parks & Rec Department and Admin for participating...
09/18/2026

Thanks to members of our Police Department, Public Works Department, Parks & Rec Department and Admin for participating in our Beach Sweep today. We appreciate everyone who takes part in the event today and tomorrow!

09/18/2026

If you have any information concerning the recent vehicle break-ins to include pictures and videos, please make sure to contact the Police Department directly by dialing 911.

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110 ROTHSCHILD Street
Holden Beach, NC
28462

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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