Durham Reporter

Town of Morrisville issued the following announcement on Oct. 15. 

Town Manager Martha Paige has appointed Captain Pete Acosta to lead the Morrisville Police Department. Acosta, who has been employed by the Morrisville Police Department since October 2018, has more than 26 years of experience in law enforcement. The move comes after Chief Patrice Andrews announced she had accepted a new job as police chief for the City of Durham.

“Pete has shown his leadership and has demonstrated dignity, professionalism and compassion in his three years as captain for the Morrisville Police Department,” said Town Manager Paige. “I have full confidence in his abilities to serve as interim chief and meet the needs of our community. I look forward to working with him.”  

While serving with the Town of Morrisville, Captain Acosta has led the department to a successful transition to Advanced Accreditation which strengthens nationally recognized best practices in law enforcement. As sustainability is very important to Pete, he has developed a sustainability program which includes a Firstline Supervisor Training Program as well as a training program that offers role diversity.   

“I am honored to serve as your interim police chief,” said Acosta. “My daily commitment is to serve the Morrisville community and the brave women and men of the Morrisville Police Department with integrity, courage, and professionalism.”

Interim Police Chief Acosta will work with Town and police department senior management to conduct listening sessions within the department and the community to assess the future needs and strategic priorities for the department.

Acosta will begin his new role as interim police chief on October 22.

Chief Andrews, who has led the Morrisville Police Department since June 2016, will be remembered fondly for her tenure with the Town. Notably she implemented the department’s body-worn camera program and was impactful through her various community engagement efforts.

“Hiring Chief Andrews five years ago was a great choice for our community, and she has served our community well,” said Paige. “Congratulations to her as she returns to Durham to serve the city where she started her career. We wish her continued success.” 

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