Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews, retiring May 1, 2026, credits improved morale, recruitment, and crime reduction during her nearly 30-year tenure.
Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews, retiring May 1, 2026, after nearly three decades in law enforcement, cited improved department morale, recruitment, and crime reduction as key achievements during her tenure.
She acknowledged personal sacrifices, including limited time with her children, and expressed regret over not being more present amid the challenges of leading during the pandemic and in a male-dominated field.
Andrews highlighted progress in community relations, especially with communities of color, and noted a 4% staffing increase and 33 officers in training.
She emphasized the department’s readiness for new leadership, addressed tensions with the district attorney’s office over case handling, and plans to focus on family and possibly teach leadership at North Carolina Central University, ruling out a return to active duty.
La jefa de policía de Durham, Patrice Andrews, que se retira el 1 de mayo de 2026, acredita la mejora de la moral, el reclutamiento y la reducción de la delincuencia durante su mandato de casi 30 años.