It's the last full day on the job for Raleigh's top cop.After 28 years in law enforcement, Chief Estella Patterson is set to ...

Raleigh's next police chief will be someone who has spent their entire career at the Raleigh Police Department. Why it ...

I am excited to continue serving the greatest officers in the world while building lasting relationships with our amazing ...

All good things come to an end and that's the case for Raleigh's Police Chief Estella Patterson. In 11 days, Patterson will turn in her badge and move into retirement, at least for now.

We need someone that has continuity, that’s going to continue the great work and the strides we have made in this city,” says ...

Raleigh residents were able to meet the city's three candidates for police chief on Monday at the Martin Marietta Center for ...

The Raleigh City Council can provide input on the police chief candidates, but it is up to the city manager to hire department heads. The council only hires for three positions: the city clerk, the ...

The three finalists, one from RPD's own ranks answered questions from the public as they vied to be chosen as the new chief ...

New Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce had a one-on-one interview with WRAL News on Monday, March 3, 2025. Boyce began his new role on Saturday to replace outgoing Police Chief Estella Patterson.

The shooting was one of the worst in North Carolina history. Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson named the victims. More details about the identity of the shooter have not been released but ...

Rico Boyce will be the Raleigh Police Department’s next chief. The 25-year veteran of the department was selected out of 51 candidates who applied to succeed Estella Patterson, who is retiring ...

Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson announced in December that she will retire in March. Travis Long [email protected] Rico Boyce will be the Raleigh Police Department’s next chief.