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🚔 Thinking about a new career? The Durham Police Academy’s next quarter testing dates are open! Whether it’s your first career or not, we welcome people from all walks of life who are ready to make an impact. 👉 Apply now! durhamnc.gov/157/Recruiting… #DurhamPD #PoliceAcademy

☀️ Durham Police Summer Camps 2026 Applications for DPD's free summer camps for youth entering 6th–8th grade are now open! 📝 Print the form online, complete it, and return it to the Durham Police Department front desk — or pick up a form there. 🔗 durhamnc.gov/m/newsflash/ho…

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Durham Police Department! 🍀 Stay safe and make responsible choices! If your plans include alcohol, please don’t drive! Use a designated driver or rideshare. #StPatricksDay #StaySafeDurham #DriveSober

Welcome Academy 63 to your first day at the Durham Police Academy! We wish you the best as you begin your journey to serve our community. 👮‍♂️ Interested in joining? Start testing now for Academy 64! durhamnc.gov/157/Recruiting… #DurhamPolice #JoinDurhamPD #RisetotheChallenge

Welcome Officer N. Ryder to the DPD family! 💙 A lateral transfer from High Point PD with 3+ years of service, he says he’s ready to join the family and help make Durham safer for our families, friends, and community. 🎉👏 #DurhamPolice #DPD #Welcome

Join us for a **Community Learning Session on Violence Reduction** as we work together to build safer communities. 🗓 Tuesday, March 24 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Holton Career Center Learn, connect, and be part of the conversation on making Durham safer for everyone.

Both lanes of traffic on Highway 147 Southbound at the Swift Avenue exit are temporarily blocked due to a three vehicle collision. Motorist are encouraged to find alternate routes and should expect heavy delays in the area.

The 600 block of Ellis Road is closed due to an investigation. Motorist are encouraged to use East Pettigrew Street or Glover Road as an alternative route.

Congratulations to Senior Officer J. Craig who recently retired from our department after nearly 27 years of service. Craig has chosen to stay with our department as a Reserve Officer helping with background investigations for Recruiting. Thank you for your years of service 👏❤️

A law enforcement escort for Master Trooper Steven J. Perry of the NCSHP will travel from NC 147 to Alston Ave, Alston Ave to Lawson St., Lawson St. to Fayetteville St., and Fayetteville St. to Cornwallis Rd. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes.

The Durham Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of NCSHP Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty this morning. Please keep his loved ones and NCSHP in your thoughts and prayers.

Highway 147 is closed in both directions near Swift Avenue due to a motor vehicle collision. 🔹 NB traffic diverted at Swift Ave 🔹 SB traffic diverted at Fulton St 🔹 Anderson Street overpass at Hwy 147 is also closed Motorists should use alternate routes.

Highway 147 Northbound at Swift Avenue is closed due to a motor vehicle collision. Traffic is being diverted onto Swift Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes and should expect heavy delays in the area at this time.

🏃‍♂️💙 Run DPD in Action! 💙🏃‍♀️ On Saturday, February 14, DPD officers participated in the Sole Mates 5K in Cary, NC as part of #RunDPD. Great job to everyone who laced up and hit the course! 👟 #RunDPD #DurhamPolice #CommunityStrong #WellnessOnDuty #RisetotheChallenge

Congrats to one of our officers, A. Misbah, who was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) North Carolina for leading our department in DWI enforcement and arrests for 2025. He is a uniform patrol officer for District 2 and has been with our dept. for 3 years. 🏆👏

****Raleigh Police Department and NC SBI Announce Dismantling of Statewide Theft Ring**** (Raleigh, N.C.) – The RPD and NC SBI, with the assistance of federal, state, and local partners, have dismantled a statewide theft ring responsible for stealing vehicles and equipment. In October 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office requested the NC SBI’s assistance in the investigation of the theft of multiple skid steers from Bobcat of Asheboro. As the investigation continued, the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) Auto Theft Unit identified several connections to a triangle-based theft group. This criminal group is believed to be responsible for stealing vehicles, dirtbikes, ATVs, UTVs, lawn equipment, and heavy equipment in numerous counties throughout North Carolina. NC SBI, RPD, Wake County Sheriff’s Office, Clayton Police Department, Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office, Stokes County Sheriff's Office, Durham Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force have collaborated on the investigation and have achieved the following results: -- Four People Arrested - Warrants active for 5th person -- 8 firearms seized -- Numerous Stolen Property items recovered -- Drugs and cash were also seized The case spans multiple jurisdictions, including the high-profile theft of 17 dirt bikes in Yadkin County and commercial equipment thefts in Charlotte and other areas. Additional charges are anticipated as this investigation is ongoing. @NCLeg @NCSHP @NCAGO @NC_Governor @WRAL @NCInsuranceDept @YadkinValleyNC

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ON REDUCING VIOLENCE IN DURHAM Register: bit.ly/violencereduct… Learn more: durhamnc.gov/5490/Violence-… TALLERES COMUNITARIOS SOBRE LA REDUCCIÓN DE LA VIOLENCIA ARMADA EN DURHAM Registrarse: bit.ly/violencereduct… Aprende más: durhamnc.gov/5490/Violence-…

❤️🐾 Love is on patrol this Valentine’s Day! One of our @DurhamPolice K9 officers is dressed for the occasion and ready to serve. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Valentine’s Day! 💘 #DurhamNC #DPDK9 #ValentinesDay #K9Unit #Love

Roses are red, Violets are blue, We’re proud to serve Durham, And grateful for you. 💙 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at the Durham Police Department. Share these cards with the ones you love and help us spread a little Valentine’s Day cheer across Bull City. ❤️ #Love

This past Friday, members of @DurhamPolice District 3 donated plush toys to Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital. 🧸💙 Toys were purchased by customers at Jared’s Jewelers at Southpoint Mall, with proceeds benefiting @StJude. #DurhamNC #CommunityPolicing #GivingBack

We’re looking for you! Your future starts here. #risetothechallenge #DPD #DurhamPD #FutureStartsHere #jointheteam