Durham’s New Chief Tackles Rising Violence | Durham News

Durham’s new police chief, Stephanie Mardis, hit the ground running this Tuesday, bringing two decades of experience from Greensboro to tackle the city’s soaring violence. With homicides doubling the state and national averages, Mardis is laser-focused on community partnership and shared accountability — a bold shift after her predecessor’s 25-year tenure. While violent crime rose slightly, property crime dropped, highlighting the urgent need for new strategies. She’s already diving into data and ready to reimagine policing with trust and transparency at the core. 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/e978a9a5580d17e8