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Official account of the Durham County Sheriff's Office in Durham, NC. This account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call 911.
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Joined December 2012
#JoinTheTeam and get a sign-on bonus! We're hiring #DetentionOfficers and #Deputies right now. You can also get paid while you attend BLET or BDOT right here. Don't delay, #BeTheFuture of #DCSO
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We're always looking for anyone who has what it takes to "Join the Team" just like these new crop of cadets starting BDOT. Academy Class #78 in training thru October 31 to later represent us in our Detention Center: https://t.co/1cTkQxhSfh
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Official start of Basic Detention Officer Academy Class #78 @durhamtech as these ten (10) cadets will be in class thru October to represent @DurhamSheriff in our Detention Center. More images later
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Riverside High School joining “gun violence walkout” as part of effort led by @StudentsDemand (nationally) and @nc_safe (locally); calling for stricter gun control measures on college and high school campuses across the United States and North Carolina
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Deputy Stewart (at left) is a valued member of #DCSO Traffic Safety Unit as well as the Motor Unit & an instructor for the Bike Safe Program. He's always ready to jump in and assist in every area of @DurhamSheriff
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Giving guidance the main message from Chris Washburn as former @NCState player shared his life story while answering questions from detainees. Washburn starred in Raleigh for @PackMensBball before drafted as the #3 pick in the NBA Draft #OneCommunityOneDurham #HonorDutyService
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Details on Washburn's visit to our Detention Center - click this @WNCN story form Durham correspondent @BenBokunNews: Former NC State basketball star, NBA draft pick visits Durham County jail inmates
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A former North Carolina State basketball star is sharing his story of substance abuse with inmates inside the Durham County jail.
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Detention Center visit from Chris Washburn as the standout basketball player @NCState told his life story and answered questions from detainees. Washburn starred in Raleigh for @PackMensBball from 1984-1986 then was the #3 pick in the NBA Draft. More images/media coverage later
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Sheriff @cf_birkhead (with @BOCOSheriffNC Scott Hammonds at right) attending Governor's Crime Commission in Raleigh with @NCSheriffsAssoc and other Sheriffs from across our state. Topics discussed were grant funding updates, traffic stop data and human trafficking initiatives
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Man with knife, cocaine accused of carjacking arrested by @DurhamCounty deputies
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A man who allegedly stole a car after threatening a driver at knifepoint was arrested Wedneday night, according to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office.
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More sheriffs speak out against permit-less concealed carry bill as Republicans try to override veto: see coverage of Senate Bill 50 in this @WNCN story from reporter @Deanaharleynews covering from Raleigh: https://t.co/58ZhAyb62U
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Sheriffs Birkhead and Stone say North Carolinians are safer if this doesn’t become law.
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‘A call to action’: Durham Sheriff urges General Assembly to pass ‘sensible’ gun laws: @CBS17 story in the wake of the mass school shooting in Minneapolis
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — After a shooting in Minnesota ended with two students, ages 8-years-old and 10-years-old, killed and 17 others injured, conversations around gun violence are erupting. Here in…
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Retirement Ceremony! Honoring 28 years of public service to @DurhamCounty from Deputy Yolanda Anderson who worked in multiple roles @DurhamSheriff including Detention Center & Law Enforcement (SRO + Civil). We wish her the best on a well-earned retirement!! #HonorDutyService
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Back to School! Our SROs meet/greet returning students/faculty/staff @HillsideHS starting off the traditional school calendar @DurhamPublicSch. Wishing everyone a great academic year #OneCommunityOneDurham #HonorDutyService
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Unsung Hero Public Service Award: our Sheriff @cf_birkhead recently honored along with @DurhamCounty Manager Claudia Hager by local organization recognizing "those who have made commitments to service & communities across the region and state” #HonorDutyService
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Joining “Bull City Classic Jamboree” @DurhamCounty Stadium where our deputies mingled w large crowd cheering on H.S. football as another season kicks off! Our local squads included Riverside/Hillside/Southern Durham. Bravo @DurhamNCSports for a great event #OneCommunityOneDurham
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Sheriff @cf_birkhead joins @ReneePrice4NC as keynote speaker for Fathers on the Move conference as appreciate invite/introduction from @CarrboroGov Mayor Barbara Foushee. Group offers resources to criminally involved individuals transitioning back into society #HonorDutyService
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Durham County Sheriff's Office arrests caregiver accused of exploiting elderly client - Durham Reporter
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The Durham County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Victoria Lowry, a home health care worker, on multiple felony charges related to the exploitation and defrauding of an elderly or disabled client in...
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TX @WNCN for reporting story involving alleged scams against elderly: Home health care worker charged with defrauding client in Durham, deputies say
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A home health care worker is facing several felonies in Durham County after fraud was committed against a client, deputies said Wednesday.
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Durham County deputies and community partner on school supplies, anti-violence message
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Hundreds of students got free school supplies and valuable lessons to help reduce teen-related violent crime in Durham.
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Getting the word out about community events like this is key & we appreciate local media with coverage like this mention (see above) from @WNCN; thanks to other press joining us #OneCommunityOneDurham
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