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.
Atack, who was appointed by Carrboro's Town Manager David Andrews, said his knowledge of the police department and the community made becoming police chief the next logical step.
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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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Check back with The Daily Tar Heel for more updates on the story.
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Christopher Cates, the previous public works superintendent for the Town of Carrboro, coincidently resigned in October — and thanks to an anonymous tip, the Carrboro Police Department has discovered that he was involved with embezzlement and common law forgery.
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Just after 2 a.m. last Friday, officers responded to a call at 810 Old Fayetteville Road and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
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"As college-age students, we don't really take it that seriously until it actually happens to somebody or something tragic happens from drinking. It's going to happen regardless of what they do."
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