Police Department

Chief Bryan began his law enforcement career in August 1994 with the Durham Police Department, serving as a Patrol Officer in District Two, B Squad. His early experience laid a strong foundation in community policing, relationship-building, street-level narcotics enforcement, and interagency collaboration.

In December 1997, Chief Bryan joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), completing Basic Agent Training in Quantico, Virginia. Over a distinguished 22-year career with the DEA, he held multiple domestic and international assignments, including posts in West Palm Beach, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. He specialized in investigations targeting violent drug trafficking organizations and transnational criminal enterprises. Chief Bryan retired from the DEA on October 31, 2019.

Shortly thereafter, on November 4, 2019, he was appointed Police Major with the Fayetteville Police Department, where he led the Specialized Services Bureau. In this role, he oversaw 229 sworn and civilian personnel across several divisions, including Training and Professional Development, Community Resources, Communications, Central Records, Traffic Support, and Technical Services. His responsibilities also included oversight of specialized units, such as the Emergency Response Team, Urban Search and Rescue, Crisis Negotiation Team, Aviation, Civil Emergency Unit, and Electronic Monitoring Unit.

In June 2022, Chief Bryan was appointed as the Associate Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police for the Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety. Under his leadership, the department achieved significant milestones, including securing market-rate pay increases for all staff, enhancing recruitment and retention, expanding jurisdiction city-wide, launching a K-9 program, and implementing advanced technologies across departmental systems. Chief Bryan concluded his tenure at FSU on July 5, 2025, and assumed command as Chief of Police for the City of Fayetteville on July 7, 2025.

Chief Bryan is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Session #81, and holds the North Carolina Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University.

Chief Bryan is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and currently serves as Polemarch of the Fayetteville (NC) Alumni Chapter.  He also currently serves as President of the North Carolina Police Executives Association (NCPEA), the state’s oldest professional law enforcement association. Chief Bryan is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). 

A U.S. Army veteran, Chief Bryan is a graduate of the North Carolina Military Academy at Fort Bragg, where he was commissioned as a Military Police Officer.  He has been married to his wife, Paulette, for 29 years and is the proud father of two adult children, Roberto III and Taylor.

Every day brings new challenges and new opportunities to make a difference. Are you ready to join a team that serves with pride? With starting salaries from $50,555 and growth up to $84,585, we reward your commitment and experience. Unleash your potential with the Fayetteville Police Department and build a career where you can make a real impact.

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The Fayetteville Police Department’s Police Administrative Building is located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville. We have approximately 432 sworn law enforcement personnel and 181 non-sworn staff members.

District Police Stations

• The Cross Creek District is comprised of the western portion of the city and includes the Foxtrot, Golf, and Hotel sectors. The Cross Creek District substation is located at 6147 Raeford Road. 
• The Central District is comprised of the central portion of the city and includes the Charlie, Echo, and India sectors. The Central District substation is located at 3811 Sycamore Dairy Road. 
• The Campbellton District is comprised of the eastern portion of the city and includes the Alpha, Bravo, and Delta sectors. The Campbellton District operates out of the main police administrative building, located at 467 Hay Street, in downtown Fayetteville. 

Use the search bar in the interactive map below to find your district.

FPD Interactive District Map

Hours*

Our patrol officers work 12-hour shifts (modified Dupont, permanent days/nights). The shift hours are:

• Days: 0500-1700 & 0600-1800
• Nights: 1700-0500 & 1800-0600

Each squad rotates days worked each week.

Example: "B" squad works Monday, Tuesday, off Wednesday, Thursday, works Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The following week they will only work Wednesday and Thursday. Every two weeks they work the same days of the week. 

Advancement

Upon satisfactory completion of the training process officers are released on solo patrol. Officers are required to work one year on the road before being assigned to a specialized unit or to be eligible for a promotion. Our ranking system is as follows: Officer/Detective, Police Specialist, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Assistant Chief and Chief.

Assignments

Patrol officers are assigned to one of nine (9) sectors in the city. There are three (3) sectors per District. The sectors are identified as Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel and India.  The officer is responsible for answering calls in the area and for assisting officers in neighboring sectors when needed. Each squad has two (2) sergeants and one (1) lieutenant. We strive for our officers to become a part of the community by being highly visible, attending neighborhood meetings and practicing other aspects of the Community Policing concept.

We invite all interested and encourage candidates to schedule a ride-along with one of our patrol units to get a feel for what working with the Fayetteville Police Department is all about.

Process to Schedule a Ride-Along

• Visit the Fayetteville Police Department located at 467 Hay Street, between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm - Monday thru Friday.
• At that time, you will be required to provide a valid driver's license (any state, as long as it is valid) and fill out the Ride Along Request Form.
• After a background check is completed, the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) will approve or disapprove the request, depending on the findings (no convicted felons will be authorized to participate in the program).
• Once approved, you will be contacted to schedule your Ride Along.
• Applicants are authorized to participate in the Program once, every six (6) months.
• If you have any further questions, please contact the Internal Affairs Unit at 910-433-1820.
• See our Ride-Along Program for more information.

* Schedules are subject to change

Mission Statement

The Fayetteville Police Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life by creating a safe and secure environment for the citizens we serve. We will always act with integrity to reduce crime, create partnerships, and build trust while treating everyone with respect, compassion and fairness.

To serve as a premier law enforcement agency that is invested in the growth and safety of our community through innovation and a balanced approach to Law Enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

FAITH. PRIDE. DEDICATION.

The Fayetteville Police Department will always have FAITH in service, PRIDE in commitment and DEDICATION to excellence

This manual sets forth the standards, values, and expectations of the Fayetteville Police Department. Its policies, procedures, core values, and mission and priority statements exist to maintain high levels of professional conduct and are the embodiment of the Department’s concerns for ensuring effective, safe, and constitutional law enforcement.

The manual is intended to provide specific guidance and to serve as a reference to employees of the Fayetteville Police Department.

It is the responsibility of each member of the Department to comply with the manual’s rules and provisions.

To the extent that Department policy may contain provisions more restrictive than state or federal law, such provisions are not intended, nor may they be construed or applied, to create a basis for liability against the City or any of its employees.

The Fayetteville Police Department Manual is maintained by the Office of the Chief and can be downloaded below.

As an effort in promoting transparency and accountability, the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) believes the public should have access to internal policies that do not compromise tactical and convert operations or the safety of officers and the public. This strategy prevents the revealing of law enforcement tactics that should not and must not be made public for the safety and security of the officers, public safety agencies and the community. All FPD policies are available for the public to view online.  

FPD-Policy-Manual.pdf(PDF, 13MB)

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Gone But Not Forgotten 

Fayetteville Police officers who have lost their lives in the performance of their duty:

• Patrolman - Owen Lockamy (March 2, 1907)
• Police Chief - J.A. Chason (March 3, 1907)
• Police Chief - James H. Benton (February 22, 1908)
• Sergeant - Daniel C. Chason (October 22, 1925)
• Officer - Willis J. Genes (March 16, 1939)
• Officer - James W. McLaurin (March 2,1951)
• Officer - Robert W. Dahlman (October 9, 1975)
• Officer - James E. McConkey (December 3, 1977)
• Officer - Roy G. Turner Jr. (November 30, 2001)

Policeman’s Prayer

Dear Lord, be with me on my beat this day and every day.

Grant that each weary block I walk may ease a brother’s way.

Let me be kindly to the old and to the young be strong.

But let me triumph over those whose acts are cruel and wrong.

And if according to your plan, I am to lose my life,

Please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife. 

Alarm User Information Required for Audible Non-Monitored Alarms

Alarm users with audible non-monitored alarms systems are required by the Alarm Ordinance to furnish the Alarm Ordinance Coordinator with the names and phone numbers of at least one and no more than three individuals who have the authority and knowledge to deactivate an alarm. Failure to do so is a violation of the Ordinance.  Click on the following link to submit alarm user information: http://crywolf.faypd.com.

False Alarms

Every year, Fayetteville police officers respond to thousands of burglar alarm activations. Unfortunately, a major portion of these responses are for false alarms.

Section 9A-6 of the Fayetteville City Code ("Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems Regulations"), addresses this problem. This ordinance allows the City to charge fees for responses by police officers due to false alarms. Alarm users are charged according to the fee schedule adopted by City Council.

Appeal Process

• Alarm users may request for a waiver for false alarm activations.
• Waiver requests must first be submitted to the Police Dept.’s Alarm Coordinator.
• If the alarm user is dissatisfied with the decision of the Alarm Coordinator, then an appeal can filed with the City Attorney’s office.
• Appeal requests must be received by the City Attorney’s office with 10 days of the notification of the Alarm Coordinator’s decision.
• An appeal hearing will be scheduled within 14 days.
• Appeals will be heard by an independent Hearing Officer, (not a City employee.)
• Decisions of the Hearing Officer will be final.

If you have any questions or would like to know how you can prevent false alarms, please contact the Alarm Coordinator at (910) 433-1037.

Adopted Fee Schedule

• 1st False Alarm Response: $0.00-warning letter mailed
• 2nd False Alarm Response: $0.00-warning letter mailed
• 3rd False Alarm Response: $35.00
• 4th – 5th False Alarm Responses: $60.00 Each
• 6th - 7th False Alarm Responses: $110.00 Each
• 8th and above: $210.00 Each

For more information, please contact the False Alarm Unit using any of the following methods:

Phone: 910-433-1037

Email: policefalsealarms@fayettevillenc.gov

Under certain circumstances, a notice of an intent to picket is required under City Ordinance and State Law.  For convenience, the form can be filled and printed below. 

City Ordinance 24-282 and 24-285 should be read prior to the event. For additional information on City Ordinance - Article VIII, Chapter 24, Article 24, visit our online Code of Ordinances: http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/fayetteville-nc/

For reference, City Ordinance 24-282 and 24-285 are included on the notice/form. 

Please complete and return this Notice of Intent to Picket to the Front Desk in the Lobby of the Police Administrative Building located at 467 Hay Street during normal business hours. 

Notice-of-Intent-to-Picket-POL600.pdf(PDF, 371KB)

The following information pertains only to vehicles towed by the Fayetteville Police Department by licensed towing operators.  

Locating a Towed Vehicle

You may contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1530. An online search system is available for Fayetteville www.findmytowedcar.org, you will need to know either you license plate or VIN to conduct the search. If your vehicle was parked on and towed from private property, please contact private towing companies directly. The Fayetteville Police Department is not involved with vehicles removed from private property (including business owned parking lots). If you are not completely up to date on your vehicle payments and your vehicle was towed, contact your loan company for assistance. 

Required Information to Release Vehicle

Vehicles can be released to the registered owner or an authorized legal representative. In addition to paying the towing and storage fees, you will need the following to release your vehicle.

• License Plate Number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Picture ID, such as a Driver's License or North Carolina ID Card
• Proof of insurance in your name
• Current registration, title, or lease agreement

Police Holds

For vehicles identified as on HOLD, owners should contact the Fayetteville Police Department to obtain a release before proceeding to the storage lot.

Authorizing Someone Else to Release Your Vehicle

A person who is not the registered owner may pick up the vehicle, or remove property from the vehicle, if they have a notarized statement from the registered owner that includes:

• The name of the authorized person
• A photo copy of the registered owner’s ID or Driver’s License.
• License Plate Number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Make and year of the vehicle

Hours of Operation

Storage lots licensed with the Fayetteville Police Department are required to be staffed and available for vehicle retrieval from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for emergencies and wrecker service calls. Storage lots must post a phone number to allow for vehicle recovery outside of regular business hours.

Accepted Forms of Payment

The following form of payments may be accepted by storage lots

• Cash
• Visa, MasterCard, American Express
• Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Money Orders, Cashier Checks

Storage Lot Fees

The following are the maximum allowed fees that can be charged by towing companies licensed by the Fayetteville Police Department.

• Standard Tow Charge: $175
• Dolly Use: $75
• Labor charge for a recovery (starts 10 minutes after hook-up): $45 per ¼ hour
• Use of Speedi-Dry or other absorbent: $25
• Recharge fire extinguisher: $25
• Daily Storage: $25.00(outdoor), $35.00 (indoor)
• Wait Charge (doesn't include hook-up. Time starts after 1/4 hour upon arriving on scene): $1.50 per minute
• After Hours Lot Charge (access to lot): $50.00

To report towing issues, please contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1060.

The following are the fees charged to Wrecker and Towing Services (Fees paid by the businesses)

• Initial Application and Inspection: $100 plus $100 per wrecker
• Annual Inspection and License renewal: $50 plus $100 per wrecker
• Administrative/Dispatch fee paid by towing customer to City of Fayetteville. (Collected by towing firm on each rotation call): $25

Internal Affairs 

Internal Affairs is a fact-finding internal investigation unit. Internal Affairs is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police. Internal Affairs has the authority and responsibility to initiate an investigation into citizen complaints of employee misconduct and performance.

Internal Affairs will take complaints during normal working hours and refer the complainant to the appropriate supervisor if the complaint is regarding an employee that is on duty. If the employee is not on duty, the complaint will be documented and forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for further investigation.

Generally, it is the responsibility of the first line supervisor to investigate citizen complaints involving their personnel. Internal Affairs will conduct internal investigations into serious allegations of misconduct as well as conduct investigations that are too lengthy or time consuming for a line supervisor to investigate.

In addition to complaints, the Fayetteville Police Department also accepts compliments from the public. Information related to compliments can help identify how the Fayetteville Police Department can better serve the public.

CALEA Access Portal

CALEA maintains an access portal which allows comment and feedback with regard to agencies seeking reaccreditation. This link is being provided as an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information regarding the agency's quality of service or other information relevant to the accreditation process. Please feel free to utilize the link below to provide a public comment to CALEA. 

Filing a Compliment or Complaint

Compliments or Complaints can be made in person, by phone, in writing, or through this website. All complaints to include anonymous complaints are accepted and reviewed with follow up activity to be assigned to the appropriate personnel. Keep in mind that if you file a complaint anonymously, we will not be able to follow up with you on your complaint.

To make a compliment or a complaint, you can do the following:

• Send a letter to:
  Fayetteville Police Department
  Attn: Internal Affairs
  467 Hay Street
  Fayetteville, NC 28301-5565

• Call Internal Affairs: (910) 433-1820.

• Call the on-duty Watch Commander:
• • (910) 433-1830 for the Campbellton District
  • (910) 433-1830 for the Central District
  • (910) 433-1827 for the Cross Creek District

To report an emergency, or an in-progress crime, to include suspicious activity, please call 911 immediately. If you are out of our response area and need to reach our dispatch center, you may call 910-433-1925.