Stephanie Mardis to Be Sworn In as Durham Police Chief Friday Morning
Durham police chief Stephanie Mardis will be sworn in Friday morning at DPAC.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 18, 2026 —
Durham, NC – Stephanie Mardis is scheduled to be sworn in as the new Police Chief of Durham on Friday morning. The official ceremony is slated to take place at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). The exact time for the swearing-in ceremony was not provided in the summary information.
The appointment of a new police chief marks a significant moment for the city’s law enforcement department and its community. As Chief Mardis takes on her new role, she will be responsible for leading the Durham Police Department, overseeing its operations, and implementing strategies to ensure public safety and community engagement.
DPAC, a prominent cultural venue located in downtown Durham, will host the transition of leadership for the police department. This venue is often used for significant civic events, highlighting the importance of this particular ceremony for the city.
Further details regarding the ceremony, such as the specific time or any dignitaries who may be present, were not immediately available. The swearing-in signifies the formal commencement of Chief Mardis’s tenure as the head of the Durham Police Department.
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