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Today we honor #Juneteenth—a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress. The Durham Police Department stands in solidarity as we reflect, remember, and continue working toward equity and justice for all.

Today we honor #Juneteenth—a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and progress.

The Durham Police Department stands in solidarity as we reflect, remember, and continue working toward equity and justice for all.
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Durham PD invites City of Durham residents (21+) to an Intro to Firearms Safety informational session. Learn safe firearm handling & storage. ✅ Must RSVP durhamnc.gov/FormCenter/Pol… ⚠️ No firearms handled. Not a substitute for formal training or ccw. #DurhamPD #SafetyFirst

Durham PD invites City of Durham residents (21+) to an Intro to Firearms Safety informational session. Learn safe firearm handling & storage.
✅ Must RSVP durhamnc.gov/FormCenter/Pol…
⚠️ No firearms handled. Not a substitute for formal training or ccw. 
#DurhamPD #SafetyFirst
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👏 Huge congrats to Corporal Terry Janifer & Shiquita Dancy for completing the 120-hr NC Justice Academy Leadership Institute! Special shoutout to Shiquita for earning the Heart of a Leader Award for Cohort X! 🏆💪🏽 #NCJA #WomenInLeadership #HeartOfALeader #CohortX #LawEnforcement

👏 Huge congrats to Corporal Terry Janifer & Shiquita Dancy for completing the 120-hr NC Justice Academy Leadership Institute! Special shoutout to Shiquita for earning the Heart of a Leader Award for Cohort X! 🏆💪🏽
#NCJA #WomenInLeadership #HeartOfALeader #CohortX #LawEnforcement
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🌟 Congrats to Melinda Squires-Nelson, our Fiscal Services Employee of the Month! She went above & beyond during staff transitions—training new team members, managing General Funds, & keeping us compliant. Thank you, Melinda! 👏 #EmployeeOfTheMonth #FiscalExcellence #Teamwork

🌟 Congrats to Melinda Squires-Nelson, our Fiscal Services Employee of the Month!

She went above & beyond during staff transitions—training new team members, managing General Funds, & keeping us compliant. Thank you, Melinda! 👏

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #FiscalExcellence #Teamwork
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🚓 Congrats to Officer Trey Jones, District One’s Officer of the Month! He bravely entered rising creek water to rescue a crash victim from an overturned vehicle. His quick, lifesaving actions reflect true dedication to service. #DurhamPD #Hero

🚓 Congrats to Officer Trey Jones, District One’s Officer of the Month! He bravely entered rising creek water to rescue a crash victim from an overturned vehicle. His quick, lifesaving actions reflect true dedication to service. #DurhamPD #Hero
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🎉Congrats to Monice Howell, Personnel Services Employee of the Month! She improved our interview process and played a key role in the DPD Internship Program—helping build the future of law enforcement. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! #DurhamPD

🎉Congrats to Monice Howell, Personnel Services Employee of the Month! She improved our interview process and played a key role in the DPD Internship Program—helping build the future of law enforcement. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! #DurhamPD
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Congratulations to Keith Phillips on retiring after 22 years with the Durham Police Department! Thank you for your service, leadership, and dedication. Wishing you a retirement full of joy and well-earned rest! 👮🏾‍♂️🎉 #DurhamPD #Retirement

Congratulations to Keith Phillips on retiring after 22 years with the Durham Police Department! Thank you for your service, leadership, and dedication. Wishing you a retirement full of joy and well-earned rest! 👮🏾‍♂️🎉 #DurhamPD #Retirement
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Congratulations to Corporal Derek Meekins on his retirement! A true Bull City native, he dedicated 27 years to serving Durham in roles from patrol to training. Thank you for your unwavering service and impact. Enjoy your next chapter! #DurhamPolice #BullCityPride #Retirement

Congratulations to Corporal Derek Meekins on his retirement! 

A true Bull City native, he dedicated 27 years to serving Durham in roles from patrol to training. Thank you for your unwavering service and impact. Enjoy your next chapter! 

#DurhamPolice #BullCityPride #Retirement
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The Durham Police Department is attempting to locate Jaieyleen Peoples. Jaieyleen is 5'2" 125lbs with shoulder length dreadlocks. He was last heard from on June 22, 2025. If you see or know where Jaieyleen is, please contact 911 or Inv. Junker at 919-560-4440 ext. 29416.

The Durham Police Department is attempting to locate Jaieyleen Peoples. Jaieyleen is 5'2" 125lbs with shoulder length dreadlocks. He was last heard from on June 22, 2025.  If you see or know where Jaieyleen is, please contact 911 or Inv. Junker at 919-560-4440 ext. 29416.
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This 4th of July, let’s celebrate responsibly. 🚫 Don’t shoot guns in the air — what goes up must come down. 💔 People in Durham have been injured & killed by celebratory gunfire. #DurhamPD #4thofJuly #StopCelebratoryGunfire #SafetyFirst

This 4th of July, let’s celebrate responsibly.
🚫 Don’t shoot guns in the air — what goes up must come down.
💔 People in Durham have been injured & killed by celebratory gunfire.
#DurhamPD #4thofJuly #StopCelebratoryGunfire #SafetyFirst
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🔍 Congrats to Evidence Tech Lamar Goods, our Employee of the Month! He went above and beyond to help return a wallet with life-saving medication to a citizen in need—showing quick thinking, teamwork, and dedication. Thank you for your outstanding service! #DurhamPD

🔍 Congrats to Evidence Tech Lamar Goods, our Employee of the Month! He went above and beyond to help return a wallet with life-saving medication to a citizen in need—showing quick thinking, teamwork, and dedication. Thank you for your outstanding service! #DurhamPD
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🚨 OPERATION SUCCESS 🚨 DPD’s Organized Crime Division, in partnership with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, conducted a 3-day operation targeting high-crime areas in Durham. 🔗 30 arrests made 🔗 22 guns seized 🔗 54 drug charges

🚨 OPERATION SUCCESS 🚨
DPD’s Organized Crime Division, in partnership with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, conducted a 3-day operation targeting high-crime areas in Durham.
🔗 30 arrests made
🔗 22 guns seized
🔗 54 drug charges
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Happy Fourth of July from the Durham Police Department! As we celebrate, we encourage all residents to celebrate responsibly: 🔴 Be mindful of your neighbors ⚪ Never drink and drive 🔵 Keep fireworks safety in mind Together, we can ensure a safe holiday for all.

Happy Fourth of July from the Durham Police Department!

As we celebrate, we encourage all residents to celebrate responsibly:

🔴 Be mindful of your neighbors
⚪ Never drink and drive
🔵 Keep fireworks safety in mind

Together, we can ensure a safe holiday for all.
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Traffic Advisory: Southwest Durham Drive between Old Chapel Hill Road and Stilwell Drive is currently closed due to heavy flooding from the recent storm. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Traffic Advisory: Southwest Durham Drive between Old Chapel Hill Road and Stilwell Drive is currently closed due to heavy flooding from the recent storm. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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Street closures due to flooding: 1. The off ramp from I85 southbound to Cole Mill Road. 2. Cole Mill Road is closed under the I85 bridge at the northbound on ramp. *At this time southbound lanes of Cole Mill Road are open.

Street closures due to flooding:

1. The off ramp from I85 southbound to Cole Mill Road.

2. Cole Mill Road is closed under the I85 bridge at the northbound on ramp.

*At this time southbound lanes of Cole Mill Road are open.
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🚨 Traffic Advisory 🚨 Flash flooding is impacting the area around the 200 block of Rippling Stream Road and the Omega Road neighborhood. Several streets are blocked or impassable. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Stay safe! 🌧️🚧

🚨 Traffic Advisory 🚨
Flash flooding is impacting the area around the 200 block of Rippling Stream Road and the Omega Road neighborhood.

Several streets are blocked or impassable. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Stay safe! 🌧️🚧
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📣 Registration is OPEN for National Night Out 2025! The City of Durham will celebrate on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. 📍Host a neighborhood event & join the movement for safer, connected communities! 🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/4mfbb8ev #DurhamNNO #NNO2025 #DurhamNC

📣 Registration is OPEN for National Night Out 2025! 

The City of Durham will celebrate on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

📍Host a neighborhood event & join the movement for safer, connected communities!

🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/4mfbb8ev

#DurhamNNO #NNO2025 #DurhamNC
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Officers are on scene at Main and 9th conducting an investigation in reference to a suspicious package call. Pedestrians and Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Officers are on scene at Main and 9th conducting an investigation in reference to a suspicious package call. Pedestrians and Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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Please avoid the following areas due to flooding: -Anderson Rd. / Chapel Hill Rd. -Garrett Rd. / Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. -4200 Block of University Dr. (Between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Shannon Rd.) -N. Duke St. / W. Morgan St.

Please avoid the following areas due to flooding: 
-Anderson Rd. / Chapel Hill Rd.
-Garrett Rd. / Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.
-4200 Block of University Dr. (Between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Shannon Rd.) 
-N. Duke St. / W. Morgan St.