The Raleigh Police Department has a new leader with a familiar face. Rico Boyce was promoted Friday from deputy chief to chief of police. He has been on the force for 25 years.

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 ...

Raleigh's next police chief will be someone who has spent their entire career at the Raleigh Police Department. Why it ...

Rico Boyce, the deputy of administration for Raleigh police, was named the new 31st Chief of Police Friday afternoon by Manager Marchell Adams-David. Boyce began his law enforcement career nearly 25 ...

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 ...

The three finalists to replace Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson, who is retiring on March 1, spoke to the public for ...

Residents heard from Rico Boyce, Sonia J. Russell and Joshua Wallace on Monday night. They want to be Raleigh’s next police ...

Outgoing Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she would consider another job after taking some time off to spend with family. Patterson's last day as Raleigh police chief is on Friday. She took ...

Three finalists have been named to become the next chief of the Raleigh Police Department, the city announced Monday.