NCCU Criminal Justice Alumni: Trailblazing Chiefs of Police Panel Discussion
Tue, Apr 22
|NCCU Whiting Criminal Justice Building
Jason joins Chiefs Patrice Andrews and Rico Boyce as they reflect on their powerful journeys from students in Durham to Chiefs of Police.


Time & Location
Apr 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
NCCU Whiting Criminal Justice Building, 2201 Lincoln St, Durham, NC 27707, USA
About the event
The North Carolina Central University School of Criminal Justice Ambassador Club and Department of Criminal Justice is proud to welcome back three distinguished alumni whose leadership and careers have left an indelible mark on the field of law enforcement.
Jason Armstrong, Rico Boyce, and Patrice Andrews—all proud graduates of NCCU—will return to campus for an exclusive conversation reflecting on their powerful journeys from students in Durham to Chiefs of Police in major American cities.
Chief Jason Armstrong, a 2025 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee, is widely recognized for his transformational leadership in Ferguson, Missouri, where he led reform efforts under a federal consent decree following the tragic events surrounding the death of Michael Brown Jr. His career has been defined by courageous reform, community engagement, and national impact.
Chief Rico Boyce currently leads the Raleigh Police Department, bringing years of service, dedication, and a deep commitment to public…