Cary Police Department

09/03/2026

Cary PD vs. Cary Fire Fitness Competition at Public Safety Day!

Come one come all this weekend to downtown Cary for Public Safety Day! At noon right in front of the 96.1 BBB stage we will start our PD vs. Fire fitness competition!

Two powerhouse teams - five from Cary Police and five from Cary Fire - will go head-to-head in a high-energy, relay-style showdown for ultimate bragging rights! Expect heart-pumping cardio, strength-testing challaneges, and plenty of adreneline as they compete across five intense events.

Who will come out on top this year? Be there to find out!

09/02/2026

This Saturday in downtown Cary!

It's finally back! Public Safety Day is here this Satuday September 5th from 11:00am - 2:00pm in downtown Cary! Join us as we line the streets of S. Academy St from Dry Avenue all the way to Park St for an event like no other!

Join over 20 of our public safety partners who will have all their best vehicles, equipment, and personnel on site for a huge touch a truck event. Get the kiddos to climb in and out of police cars, armored vehicles, and ATV's, then make your way down to the fire trucks and see what they have to offer!

Another exciting addition to this year's event will be 96.1 BBB on-site, providing music and entertainment for all! Madison in the morning will be broadcasting LIVE directly in front of the Mayton Inn, so make sure you stop by and say hello! She will also be MC'ing this year's Cary PD vs. Cary fire fitness competition, which starts at noon.

A HUGE thank you to all of the police/fire/public safety agencies who will be in attendance this year. We can't wait for this weekend!

08/26/2026

Ederlee Drive between Regency Parkway and Peregrine Place remains closed as Cary Police investigate an early morning fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 76-year-old from Cary, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and their children passengers were not injured.

The roadway is expected to remain closed through the late afternoon, and access to the adjacent Symphony Greenway may be limited.

Anyone with information about the crash should call Cary Police at (919) 469-4012.
News Release: https://bit.ly/4y3xj8W

08/19/2026

UPDATE - 05:23 p.m. August 20, 2026
Cary Police have successfully located Bernard Brown, 68, who was reported missing Tuesday, August 18. Brown was found unharmed and with familiar company. Cary Police are grateful for the assistance of regional public safety partners who supported the search and helped locate Brown. Their collaboration and quick response contributed to the safe resolution of this incident.
News release: https://bit.ly/45zJnCD

Missing Person:

Cary Police and Fire are turning to the community for assistance in locating a missing, endangered resident. Bernard Brown, 68, is a white male, roughly 6-feet tall, and weighs 200 pounds. Brown's last contact was late evening on Sunday, August 16. Brown may be wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, and be in the vicinity of his home on the 300 block of View Drive, Morrisville. He is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment and has missed several social appointments since being reported missing on Tuesday, August 18.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Cary Police Department at (919) 469-4012 or 911. For more information, please see our latest news release: https://bit.ly/4xb7Kmk

08/11/2026

Now Enrolling Citizen Police Academy #52

The Cary Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 52nd session of the Citizens' Police Academy. The classes are scheduled to start on September 23, 2026, and are held every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.

This is a 10-week program that is completely free of charge. The course curriculum covers various topics such as Field Training, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Communications, Animal Services, Police K-9, and Wake Regional SWAT. If you would like more information or have any questions about the program, please contact Sergeant Dustin Wright at [email protected] or (919) 380-2129.

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=to75I87Ik0qFYkTwBdr5PxxQks1AlEhNo1LOQKYgl_1UNDMwWEwyR0FRMlhHTE5GRU41Uk1CRzlCTC4u

08/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone in the Amberly community who came out to meet with Cary Police officers to discuss e-bike and e-moto safety.

We know these vehicles are becoming more popular, especially among younger riders, and with that comes a responsibility to understand the laws, ride safely, and make smart decisions. The kids who attended asked great questions, were engaged throughout the discussion, and we hope they left with valuable information to share with their parents and families.

We want every rider to understand what is and is not legal to operate on public roadways, why those laws exist, and how they help keep everyone in our community safe. The safety of our residents, especially our youth, remains our top priority. We appreciate the Amberly community for partnering with us and helping spread awareness so we can prevent injuries and get ahead of issues before they happen.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this a productive conversation. Together, through education and community partnerships, we can continue making Cary a safe place for everyone!

For more information on this topic, be sure to visit Town of Cary, NC's website at carync.gov/ebikes

07/28/2026

Who will take home bragging rights this year?

Join us on Saturday, August 1st as the Cary Police Department takes on the Cary Fire Department in a fun-filled charity basketball game benefitting Special Olympics NC! Admission is $10 and the game will be held at the Herb Young Community Center (101 Wilkinson Ave) starting at 12:00pm.

This friendly rivalry is all for an incredible cause, with 100% of the proceeds supporting Special Olympics North Carolina and helping provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Whether you're cheering for team PD or Fire your ticket helps make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes.

Bring your family, invite your coworkers, and come enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition while supporting a great cause. We hope to see you there!

07/22/2026

Another successful year of Camp Confidence is in the books! Last Friday, the Cary Police Department’s School Resource Officer Unit celebrated the completion of the 22nd Camp Confidence for boys and the 11th year for girls.

With support from Hendrick Motorsports, local businesses, and Town departments, rising 9th graders in Cary spent a few weeks exploring careers, learning life skills, and preparing for their future.

Camp Confidence shows what can happen when a community supports its youth by building confidence, creating opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, partners, and staff for making this program possible every year! 💙

07/16/2026

🌡️ With dangerous heat returning to our area, Wake County's cooling stations are open through at least Monday, July 20. If you or someone you know needs a cool place to go, visit wake.gov/coolingstations for locations and hours.

cooling stations are open today, July 16, through at least Monday, July 20 because of extreme heat conditions.

🧊 Visit a participating location if you need a safe, air-conditioned place to cool down.

ℹ️ More information: wake.gov/coolingstations

07/13/2026

The Cary Police Department is partnering with The Blood Connection for our largest blood drive yet!

Join us this Saturday July 18th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm from INSIDE the Market Pavilion at Downtown Cary Park. That's right, we will be inside, away from this summer heat making sure everyone donating is as comfortable as possible!

Every blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives, and this year we're aiming for 60 donors, double our previous goal. If we reach 30 donations or more, The Blood Connection will donate $500 to Special Olympics North Carolina (or $10 for every donor), helping us make an even greater impact in our community!

The most important thing you can do is register before the event. Pre-registering helps us meet our goal and ensures enough appointments are filled to make this blood drive a success.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/308457

Together, we can save lives, support Special Olympics North Carolina, and make this our most successful blood drive yet. We hope to see you there!