Durham Seeks Public Input in Search for Next Police Chief
Residents can complete an anonymous survey in English or Spanish through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, as the city begins a national search.
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The City of Durham is asking residents to help shape the search for its next chief of police through a brief anonymous survey available in English and Spanish.
City officials said community input will help identify the qualities, skills, and priorities Durham should seek as it conducts a national search for the department’s next leader. The online survey is open through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
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