Raleigh’s newest police chief already hard at work
Raleigh’s newest Police Chief Rico Boyce is wasting no time setting his agenda as he takes the helm as the department’s 31st chief.
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,
New Raleigh police chief outlines priorities to department
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.
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?
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.
'He's one of us:' Rico Boyce named Raleigh 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.
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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson reflects on career as retirement looms: 'Nervous but good'
Calling Raleigh a "fantastic city," retiring police chief Estella Patterson expressed gratitude for the experience and ...
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 ...
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What did city officials know about the 3 finalists for Raleigh police chief?
The city conducted the search for a new chief in house, instead of using an outside consultant to recommend a successor for Chief Estella Patterson, whose last day on the job is Saturday.