On Thursday night, new Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce held an open community conversation in Southeast Raleigh, laying out his vision for the department in the neighborhood where he worked his first beat with RPD.
It’s the latest effort in community engagement for Boyce, who has revived department initiatives such as Cops on the Block in his first 45 days as Chief. During Thursday’s gathering, which was attended by local residents and elected officials, Boyce often spoke from the heart.
“I’m telling you, I need each and every one of you to help me be successful, to help the Raleigh Police Department be successful. To help this community, this city to stay safe,” he said…