Command Staff
Chief Reid
Chief Justin Reid began his Law Enforcement career in February 2010 at the Lenoir Police Department. He served in numerous positions at Lenoir Police Department including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Police Canine Handler, Special Response Team Member, and Patrol Corporal. Chief Reid joined the Long View Police Department in November of 2020 and was assigned to the position of Patrol Officer/Canine Handler. Chief Reid was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2021. In 2021, Chief Reid took over as the Training Coordinator for Long View Police Department. On June 20th, 2022, Reid was promoted to the position of Major/Deputy Chief after a promotional process. On August 1, 2025 Reid was sworn in as the Chief of Police. During his career, Chief Reid has accumulated nearly 3,000 hours of training. Chief Reid has been awarded an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission. Chief Reid has completed the Leadership Institute held at the North Carolina Justice Academy. Chief Reid is a Certified General Instructor, an AR15 Armorer, and an Advanced Glock Armorer.
Chief Reid received his Associate of Science in Biology from Caldwell Community College.
Chief Reid is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police.
Major Hardin
Major Dennis Hardin is a graduate of Western Piedmont Community College where he completed Basic Law Enforcement Training in 2009. Major Hardin started his career in law enforcement at the Long View Police Department in August 2010. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Animal Control Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. In March of 2021, Major Hardin was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division. In April of 2023, Major Hardin was promoted to Captain. On August 1, 2025, Major Hardin was promoted to Major.
Captain Davey Anderson
Captain Davey Anderson is a graduate of Western Piedmont Community College where he completed Basic Law Enforcement Training in 2009. Captain Anderson started his career in law enforcement at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. He served in numerous roles including being assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division/Narcotics Division for over 6 years. In 2021, Captain Anderson served as Chief of Police at the Catawba Police Department. Late in 2021, Captain Anderson joined the Long View Police Department. Since then, Captain Anderson has served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and criminal investigator. On August 1, 2025 Captain Anderson was promoted to Captain. During his career, Captain Anderson has completed over 4,000 hours of law enforcement training and has been awarded an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate by the North Carolina Training and Standards Commission.
In 2023, Captain Anderson received his Criminal Investigations Certificate from the North Carolina Justice Academy.
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Captain Anderson received his Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology from Western Piedmont Community College in 2020. Captain Anderson received his Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice from Lees-McRae College in 2022.
Police Department: (828) 327-2343 | Fax: (828) 578-6703
Address: 2404 1st Ave SW | Hickory, NC 28602
Animal Control: (828) 327-2343
