Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews will retire in May after 25 years of service

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews will retire on May 1, the department announced Thursday.

Andrews began her career with the Durham Police Department in May 1997, serving in various roles until June 2016, when she became Chief of Police in Morrisville. She returned to Durham in November 2021 after being appointed by former City Manager Wanda Page to lead the department.

"The City of Durham is deeply grateful for Chief Patrice Andrews' 25 years of dedicated public service to our community," City Manager Bo Ferguson said. "Her leadership has advanced the Police Department's mission to work with our community to minimize crime, promote safety, and enhance quality of life, as well as its vision of being a progressive, trusted partner for positive change....Our organization looks forward to celebrating her many contributions and years of public service as she concludes her distinguished career in Durham."