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Welcome to Chiefly Speaking. The first of what will be an online series where I provide insight and answers on complex UNC Police practices, policy, services, viewpoints and expectations on my watch as Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police at UNC.

Feb. 11 Update: The suspicious driver who was reported to have interacted with students on campus last week was stopped in his vehicle on campus by UNC Police and identified around 10:30 p.m., Feb. 10.

From a love of small dogs to growing up all over the world, our new Chief of Police is full of surprises! It’s National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and what a great occasion to begin our UNC Police Meet the Team series with a candid conversation with Chief Perry.

With $100 to spend and a lot of holiday cheer, students from Seawell Elementary School wheeled carts through the aisles of Walmart, gathering up both needed items and sought-after toys with local police officers right by their side, helping to reach toys from the top shelf.

Although winter comes as no surprise, the snow and freezing rain can cause major disruption to services we take for granted such as roads, public transit, grocery stores and emergency services.