Raleigh Police, Chief Estella Patterson

Raleigh's next police chief will be a 25-year veteran of the Raleigh Police Department
Raleigh's next police chief will be someone who has spent their entire career at the Raleigh Police Department. Why it matters: Rico Boyce, RPD's current deputy chief, will immediately replace outgoing police chief Estella Patterson on March 1,
Raleigh picks department veteran for its next police chief
I am excited to continue serving the greatest officers in the world while building lasting relationships with our amazing community members,” he said.
Law enforcement celebrates retiring Raleigh PD Chief Estella Patterson
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 retire Saturday.There will be a farewell luncheon Friday at 10:30 a.m.Who will take her place?
Meet the three finalists for Raleigh police chief
Raleigh residents were able to meet the city's three candidates for police chief on Monday at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts.
3 Raleigh police chief finalists make their case to the public. Here’s what they said
Residents heard from Rico Boyce, Sonia J. Russell and Joshua Wallace on Monday night. They want to be Raleigh’s next police chief.
Community can meet final candidates for Raleigh’s next police chief Monday night
We need someone that has continuity, that’s going to continue the great work and the strides we have made in this city,” says outgoing Chief Estella Patterson.
Raleigh promotes from within: Rico Boyce named police chief
The Raleigh Police Department has a new leader with a familiar face. Rico Boyce was promoted Friday from deputy chief to chief of police. He has been on the force for 25 years.
1 of the 3 finalists for Raleigh police chief filed for bankruptcy. Forum Monday night.
His Raleigh candidacy marks the fifth known job search for Wallace in the past year, who also applied for police chief roles in Detroit, Michigan; Austin, Texas; Boulder, Colorado; and Des Moines, Iowa, in 2024 and 2025, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
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Calling Raleigh a "fantastic city," retiring police chief Estella Patterson expressed gratitude for the experience and ...
Outgoing Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson on retirement: 'I'm ready to pass the mantle'
Outgoing Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she would consider another job after taking some time off to spend with family. Patterson's last day as Raleigh police chief is on Friday. She took ...
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What did city officials know about the 3 finalists for Raleigh police chief?
The city of Raleigh knew about the bankruptcy filing by a finalist for police chief but will ... consultant to recommend a successor for Chief Estella Patterson, whose last day on the job ...