Raleigh’s newest Police Chief Rico Boyce is wasting no time setting his agenda as he takes the helm as the department’s 31st ...

New Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce wants to advocate for better employee pay, mental health and career development in an ...

New Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce had a one-on-one interview with WRAL News on Monday, March 3, 2025. Boyce began his new role on Saturday to replace outgoing Police Chief Estella Patterson.

Boyce is a 25-year member of RPD. He started as a patrol officer in Raleigh's Southeast District and advanced to the rank of Deputy Chief. He takes over from Chief Estella Patterson, who is retiring ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Friday is the last full day on the job for Raleigh's top cop. After 28 years in law enforcement, Chief Estella Patterson is set to retire Saturday. The law enforcement ...

As the current RPD Chief Estella Patterson will have her last day on Saturday, these 3 candidates will take the baton.

I am excited to continue serving the greatest officers in the world while building lasting relationships with our amazing ...

The Raleigh City Council can provide input on the police chief candidates, but it is up to the city manager to hire ...

The finalists for the Raleigh police chief (L-R): Rico Boyce, deputy chief of administration for the Raleigh Police ...