Durham is asking residents to weigh in on its next police chief through an online survey open through April 24 at 5 p.m. The survey asks participants about community-police relationships, leadership priorities, and traits they want in the next chief. It's available in English and Spanish.
Chief Patrice Andrews is retiring May 1 after a combined 25 years with the department, including five as chief since 2021. City Manager Bo Ferguson said resident feedback will shape what qualities the city targets in its recruitment.
- The city's recruitment firm will also gather input from executive leadership at local public safety agencies and police employees.
- The search is expected to wrap within 90 days of launch.
The city has not announced a timeline for naming finalists or identified who will lead the department in an interim capacity after Andrews departs.