Durham Welcomes New Chief Mardis | Durham News

Durham welcomes its new chief of police, Stephanie Mardis, a seasoned 24-year law enforcement veteran from Greensboro with a proven record in patrol, narcotics, tactics, and investigations — plus elite credentials from UVA, FBI National Academy, and top universities. She’s stepping into the role after Chief Patrice Andrews’ retirement, bringing a strong focus on accountability, community engagement, and violence reduction — values aligned with Durham’s current public safety goals. City Manager Ferguson praised her as the ideal leader chosen with community input, while Mardis herself expressed deep honor and readiness to build trust and innovation. She officially begins September 8, with Interim Chief Walter Tate leading until then. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1764ab8f9c9f43b9