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Stephanie Mardis, who officially began duties as Durham’s police chief earlier in September 2026, is scheduled for her formal public swearing-in ceremony on Friday morning, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC).

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Mardis brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience, having previously served as the Assistant Police Chief in Greensboro. In taking command of the Durham Police Department, her primary stated priorities include tackling violent crime, addressing officer staffing shortages and morale, and strengthening trust and communication between the police department and the local community.

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For more context on her background and upcoming agenda, you can watch the interview with Durham’s new police chief.

This video features incoming chief Stephanie Mardis directly discussing her key goals, including violence reduction, department staffing, and community trust.

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