Mocksville or Mayberry? Patrol Officers Focus on Building Community

If you’ve walked down Main Street in Mocksville lately, you’ve probably received a hearty “hello” from Officer Karen Austin of the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.

As the downtown foot patrol officer, much of her shift is spent meeting and greeting residents, checking on business owners, and showing children that law enforcement officers are friends.

“Karen’s special skillset is the ability to interact with people,” said Lt. Bob Dewitt, DCSO. “She has never met a stranger, which works well with our community policing initiative.”