Duke University professor produces manual of best practices for police departments

David Schanzer, associate professor at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security has produced a new manual designed for police departments that identify a set of promising practices for using community policing to prevent violent extremism. The manual is based on a research project led by Schanzer and funded by the National Institute of Justice, United States Department of Justice.

Durham's new police chief sworn in

Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, Durham's new police chief, was sworn in Monday, June 6. She is the city’s first black female police chief and said she looks forward to working with people in the police department, community leaders and city administrators.

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Durham Police Department Names New Police Chief

Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Cerelyn J. Davis has been named the new chief of the Durham Police Department.

Deputy Chief Larry Smilth to serve as interim police chief

City Manager Tom Bonfield announced  Police Department Deputy Chief Larry Smith will serve as interim police chief following the retirement of Chief Jose Lopez who is stepping down December 31, 2015.

Durham PD unveiled five new patrol cars with MADD slogans

Durham PD unveiled five new patrol cars featuring different colors and the  MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, slogan; "Get MADD about drunk driving."

Police partner with social network Nextdoor

The Durham Police Department have partnered with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), a free and private social network for neighborhoods. 

Durham Police Department Names New Public Affairs Manager

The Durham Police Department has named Wil Glenn as its new public affairs manager.

Durham Architects Selected to Design New Police HQ

O’Brien/Atkins Associates, the architects who designed the county’s new courthouse are going to design the city’s new police headquarters on East Main Street.

O'Brien/Atkins to Design New Durham Police HQ

Durham city administrators will request that Durham City Council approve a contract worth up to $4.9 million to Durham firm O'Brien/Atkins for the design of the new Durham Police Department headquarters on East Main St.

Durham Police Officer Receives Award

Marianne Bond, an office with the Durham Police Department, has been named the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women's Association "Woman of the Year."

Durham Police Department Forensics Earns International Accreditation

Forensic Quality Services, an international forensics accreditation agency, has officially granted accreditation to the Durham Police Department’s Forensic Services Division in the area of forensic inspection.

Durham Police Chief Makes Promotions

Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez has announced the promotion of five officers, including one deputy chief, one assistant chief, one captain, one lieutenant and one corporal.

Durham Graduates 16 New Officers

The Durham Police Department will hold graduation ceremonies for the BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) Academy 36 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 W. Chapel Hill St.

Durham Police Name Deputy Chief

Larry C. Smith has been promoted to the position of Durham Police Deputy Chief, the second-highest rank in the department. Smith is a graduate of Northern High School and Campbell University. He joined the Police Department in 1988.

Durham Police Honored in Washington, DC

Durham police investigators Charles Sole and Kristy Roberts and Forensic Services Supervisor Alison Hutchens are being honored at the 17th Annual Congressional Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for their efforts in tracking down the suspects in the 2011 murders of 28-year-old Antoinetta Yvonne McKoy and 5-year-old Jadon Higganbothan.

Durham Police Department Adds 33 New Officers

Thirty-three officers will join the Durham Police Department during graduation ceremonies Feb. 7. Among the new Durham officers will be six who are fluent in Spanish.

City of Durham, Durham Police Dept. Recognized for Communications Excellence

The North Carolina Association of Government Information Officers (NCAGIO) recognized the City’s Office of Public Affairs with first place awards for its 2010 Street Bond Voter Education Campaign and its “Creating Connections” – 2010 Year in Review video. The Durham Police Department also won a second place award for its 2010 annual report, “Behind the Badge.”

DEA Honors Durham Police Officer

Durham Police Investigator, Kyle D. York, was honored by the US Drug Enforcement Administration as a 2010 Outstanding Task Force Commander.

Durham Police Promotions

Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez announced the promotion of six officers:

Assistant Chief Loretta Clyburn was promoted to deputy chief; Capt. Larry Smith was promoted to assistant chief; Lt. Mark Sykes was promoted to captain; Sgt. David Addison was promoted to lieutenant; Cpl. Demetrius Mock was promoted to sergeant; Master Officer Andrew W. Lawson III was promoted to corporal.