The Graham Police Department is a law enforcement agency that works to preserve peace, deter crime, and maintain law and order. It operates patrol, administration, K-9 and communication divisions. The department has a criminal investigation division that handles issues related to burglary, larceny, child abuse, domestic violence, forgery, assault, arson and homicide. The Graham Police Department maintains a special response team that responds to high-risk situations. It conducts victim assistance, reserve and School Resource Officer programs. The department provides the copies of accident reports and handgun permits, as well as hosts fingerprint identification and community watch programs. The Graham Police Department is recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In addition, it also supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The department is located in Graham, N.C.