Durham sheriff receives NAMI award

Durham County Sheriff Mike Andrews was presented with the 2015 Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award Tuesday during the annual National Alliance on Mental Illness CIT conference.

Ladd Promoted to Chief Deputy

Don Ladd has been promoted to chief deputy, Durham County Sheriff's Office's second-highest position. Previously a captain, Ladd has been with the Sheriff's Office for 25 years.

Andrews Sworn in as Durham County Sheriff

Mike Andrews was sworn in as Durham County's new sheriff on Monday, January 1st. Andrews is a 32-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office.

Retiring Sheriff Honored With State's Highest Civilian Honor

Retiring Durham County Sheriff Worth Hill was awarded the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, by Gov. Beverly Perdue. Hill's retirement will be effective January 1, 2012; his service to Durham county was just three years short of five terms.

Chief Deputy Mike Andrews to Succeed Hill as Sheriff

Chief Deputy Mike Andrews has been named the successor to Sheriff Worth Hill who will retire at the start of 2012. Andrews is a three-decade veteran of the Durham Country Sheriff's Office; he was unanimously voted into the Sheriff role by the Durham County Commissioners.

Sgt. Jeremiah Davis Retires

Sgt. Jeremiah Davis, an investigator with the Durham County Sheriff's Office has retired after 25 years with the sheriff and 40 years in law enforcement.

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