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Chapel Hill Police

Chapel Hill Crisis Unit to celebrate 50 years of co-responding with police

By Ella Aluise | November 6

“They are reimagining the way we look at policing, especially policing for people with behavioral health issues, and we should be proud as a community ...

Chapel Hill Police Department relocating to leased space on Fordham Boulevard

By Sophie Baglioni | September 28

Suspect charged with assault, gun on educational property in connection to second UNC lockdown

By Emmy Martin and Ethan E. Horton | September 13

Community members critique lockdown communication from Town, UNC

By Ashley Quincin and Walker Livingston | September 5

The Chapel Hill Police Department is committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Chapel Hill through community-based policing. The police chief is Chris Blue.

Divisions of the department include investigations, patrol, Traffic Unit, K-9 Unit, the Special Emergency Response Team, School Resource Officers and more. Find out more on the official website.

UNC's campus shooting: What we know so far

By Emmy Martin and Lauren Rhodes | August 29

As law enforcement officers responded to a shooting at Caudill Laboratories on Monday, many UNC students hid in dark classrooms and closets. They were ...

Orange County Commissioners discuss fiscal year 23-24 budget, propose amendments

By Laney Crawley | June 5

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday to discuss the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and hear public comments.

Pedestrian dead after vehicular collision on MLK Jr. Boulevard, investigation underway

By Walker Livingston | May 12

The pedestrian was identified as John Arthur Holman, 77, of Chapel Hill. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

Two dead after fatal vehicle crash near Raleigh Road, investigation under way

By Walker Livingston | May 3

On Tuesday at 9:40 p.m., the Chapel Hill Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a vehicle on fire after a crash in the 600 block of West ...

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'The future of law enforcement': Bill introduced in U.S. House to incentivize women in policing

By Carly Breland | April 14

On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross (D-2nd) and Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-4th) introduced the Supporting Women with Career Opportunities in Policing Services ...

Chapel Hill Police restarts GEMS program, promoting young women in public safety

By Caroline Horne | April 12

Starting on May 11, the Chapel Hill Police Department will host its weekly GEMS program for young women in the community. In the program, which the department ...

Chapel Hill Police Department to hold academy to increase community education

By Allie Sadoff | April 2

The Chapel Hill Police Department is holding a Community Police Academy to teach community members about the department's role in the Town and the purpose ...

Parking prices emphasize priority differences between Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Walker Livingston | March 21

For this fiscal year, Chapel Hill Parking Services expects to make roughly $6 million in revenue — coming from a combination of meter fees, ticket fines ...

'Incredibly safe': Chapel Hill Transit works to ensure passenger safety on buses

By Tori Newby | January 30

After a recent report of sexual assault on a Chapel Hill Transit bus, leaders are working to ensure passenger safety – both on buses and at bus stops. Director ...

CHPD Crisis Unit expands, introduces new positions as it approaches a half-century

By Annika Duneja | January 22

As the Chapel Hill Police Department's Crisis Unit approaches its 50th anniversary this year, it has continued to change and grow to keep up with the ...

Chapel Hill Police investigate homicide, second shooting of the day

By Emmy Martin | January 10

The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at the 300 block of South Estes Drive Extension on Monday night. The CHPD ...

Q&A: Celisa Lehew begins in role as first female police chief in Chapel Hill

By Emmy Martin | January 9

Celisa Lehew was selected as Chapel Hill's police chief and began in her role on Jan. 1, 2023. She began working with the Chapel Hill Police Department ...

Retiring Chapel Hill Police Chief Chris Blue appointed interim town manager

By Ethan E. Horton | December 14

Chris Blue, Chapel Hill’s outgoing police chief, was unanimously appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Council as the interim town manager at a special ...

Chapel Hill Town Council to vote on resolution regarding Operation Readi-Rock

By Carly Breland | November 16

During the Nov. 16 town council meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council is set to approve a resolution that will acknowledge harm caused by the Graham Street ...

Black drivers are disproportionally pulled over in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill and Carrboro policing data shows racial disparities in traffic stops

By Gabriel Morrison and Joseph Adams | November 9

Police reports issued over the past few years by the Carrboro Police Department and Chapel Hill Police Department show that traffic stops disproportionately ...

Chapel Hill Police Department runs monthly speed checks to improve pedestrian safety

By Annika Duneja | October 18

Four days a month, Chapel Hill residents can expect to see more patrol presence focused on preventing speeding and improving yield rates at crosswalks ...