DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The presence of law enforcement in Research Triangle Park is increasing after the sheriff’s office opened a new base to meet the needs of employees and incoming residents.
From restaurants to coffee shops to apartments, RTP is growing. Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead said it’s no longer just a place to work. Thousands of homes and apartments are expected to be built over the next five years.
“This is the new downtown, and we certainly want to be in the middle of it,” Birkhead said. “We want to be part of the expansion. We want to be part of the growth and the great things that are going on here in RTP.”…