RALEIGH – This week, North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr. appoints Terry Green as the new chief of the State Capitol Police. Green, a veteran law enforcement professional with nearly 35 years of experience, served as deputy chief of the department for the past five years, according to a DPS news release.
“Terry Green has earned the trust and respect of the department’s staff over the past five years by working weekend and after-hours shifts for special events,” Buffaloe said. “His collaborative spirit and willingness to work with our local, state and federal partners are deeply appreciated. I welcome him to my leadership team in his new role.”
Before joining the State Capitol Police, Green served at the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, where he rose through the ranks as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major, eventually retiring as chief of staff. In addition to his many years of law enforcement service, Green retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with the rank of sergeant major, according to the news release.
Green has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is also a graduate of North Carolina State University’s Administrative Officer Management Program and UNC Kenan-Flager Business School’s Executive Leadership Development Program, according to the press release.
