Chatham and Durham Sheriffs, Former Congressman Among Local Dogwood Award Recipients Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 30, 2024 | State Sheriff Mike Roberson, Sheriff Clarence Birkhead and former U.S. Congressman David Price are among the latest locals to earn a Dogwood Award. Read More
Orange, Durham County Sheriffs Team Up for Cocaine and Heroin Bust Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2023 | Crime The Orange and Durham County sheriff’s offices teamed up in the last week to bring charges... Read More
Beasley Touts Sheriff Support, Opposes ‘Defund the Police’ Posted by Associated Press | Aug 30, 2022 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Written by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley pitched herself... Read More
On Air Today: Body-Worn Cameras at the Durham Sheriff’s Office Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 25, 2022 | On Air Today The Durham County Sheriff’s Office recently equipped officers with body-worn cameras. Aaron discusses it with Sheriff Clarence Birkhead. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/February/25/Body%20Worn%20Cameras%20CLARENCE%20BIRKHEAD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Durham Sheriff Staffing Shortages Worsen Existing Issues Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Dec 30, 2021 | Crime, Safety Law enforcement agencies across the country have struggled with staffing shortages due to the pandemic and negative attitudes toward policing in America. In Durham County, the sheriff’s office says the shortage is hurting other services. Read More
On Air Today: Durham Sheriff Clarence Birkhead Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 27, 2021 | On Air Today Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead joins Aaron to discuss the pandemic, staff shortages, the crime rate, and his run for reelection. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/December/27/CLARENCE%20BIRKHEAD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
On Air Today: Staff Shortage at the Durham Sheriff’s Office Posted by Aaron Keck | Jun 18, 2021 | On Air Today Durham Sheriff Clarence Birkhead talks about a current staffing shortage – creating job opportunities for those who want to work in law enforcement. https://media.blubrry.com/sports_notebook/chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/June/18/Durham%20Sheriff%20Job%20Openings%20CLARENCE%20BIRKHEAD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Read More
Ex-Deputy Sues North Carolina Sheriff Over Vaccine Mandate Posted by Associated Press | May 31, 2021 | COVID-19, Local Government A former North Carolina deputy is suing a sheriff over his requirement for employees to get a... Read More
NC Task Force Working to Improve Racial Equity in the Criminal Justice System Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 17, 2020 | Safety, State Government A new, state-wide task force is holding virtual listening sessions across the state to hear from... Read More
‘Our Worst Fear Has Come True’: 20 Inmates Test Positive at Durham Detention Center Posted by Elle Kehres | Aug 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Crime, Safety As a result of eight recent positive COVID-19 cases among inmates at the Durham County Detention... Read More