Coverage dated September 18, 2026

'Time to get to work': Swearing-in ceremony held for new Durham Police Chief Stephanie Mardis

Headline from CBS 17 Raleigh

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for the 17th leader of the department. Chief Stephanie Mardis unveiled her goals to a crowd of law enforcement and city officials at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Durham police chief Stephanie Mardis swearing-in ceremony; what to know about her (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Stephanie Mardis will be sworn in Friday morning at DPAC.

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    'Time to get to work': Swearing-in ceremony held for new Durham Police Chief Stephanie Mardis (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

    Published

    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for the 17th leader of the department. Chief Stephanie Mardis unveiled her goals to a crowd of law enforcement and city officials at the Durham Performing Arts Center.