How do the Duke and Durham police departments work together to handle cases that involve students and other members of the Duke community?
Duke has an agreement with the City of Durham that allows Duke police officers to enforce the law in neighborhoods surrounding campus. For off-campus emergencies and calls for assistance, Durham police officers are the first responders and lead investigators; Duke officers may be asked to assist if matters involve a Duke community member. During an investigation, for example, the two departments may share incident reports that are public record, or the departments may help locate people to be interviewed. The investigation itself, which includes, among other matters, interviewing witnesses and executing search warrants, are planned and conducted by the lead investigating agency. As part of their working relationship, Duke police officers attend city and neighborhood crime prevention meetings, where information is shared in an effort to keep Duke and Durham safe.
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