The Carrboro Police Department protects citizens, businesses and properties with committed law enforcement to foster a safe living environment. There are 42 employees, including 39 full-time law enforcement officers. It is equipped to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations all day every day of the year.
There are uniform patrol officers, investigators, community service officers, school resource officers and program support staff. The police chief is Walter Horton.
Chris Atack, Chief of Police in Carrboro, said that the department has experienced consistent issues with turnover, recruitment and retention, especially over the past year.
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The Carrboro Town Council voted Oct. 27 to end participation in the Federal Asset Forfeiture Program despite concerns the police department expressed about losing the source of funding.
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“Regardless of if the police budget changes in the future, we need to put money into social services that have been underfunded in the past because they do serve a great need for our community,” Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue said.
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While most are sheltered in their homes, essential personnel like firefighters, policemen and medical workers continue to provide community services. How are these workers staying safe from COVID-19?
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Ran Northam, community safety communications specialist for the Town of Chapel Hill, confirmed in an email that Chapel Hill police have increased their patrols near student housing areas, but there haven’t been any increases in break-ins since spring break.
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The University's annual Security and Fire Safety report revealed that there has been a spike in certain crimes across Carrboro over the past 3 years. The Carrboro Police Department is offering a few tips and resources to help keep you protected.
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After over two decades of service, Lamb recently retired and said he believes it was time to move on and open up the door to something new.
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Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports for Aug. 24 through Aug. 26.
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Here's what happened with the fire at Estes Park Apartments on Tuesday afternoon.
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It's not just about looking on-duty, but being protected from threats when these K-9s enter high-risk situations. Thanks to a grant from Vested Interest in K9s, a nonprofit group based out of Massachusetts.
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Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
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Chapel Hill and Carrboro firefighters will be visiting the homes of Meals on Wheels recipients to complete safety checks of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Keep up with crime in Chapel Hill and Carrboro:
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department added body cameras to uniforms. Here's how this benefits officers and the communities they serve.
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