Did the chief attend NCCU as an undergrad? Is NCCU his alma mater?
The News & Observer, July 14, 2002, Chalmers' work ethic praised, Author: Aisling Swift; Staff Writer- excerpts-
Durham -- When supporters of Durham police Lt. Col. Steve Chalmers look at his 27-year career, they wonder why there was any need to look outside the department for a new chief. After all, they say, Chalmers has been acting chief since Feb. 1, he was former chief Teresa Chambers' handpicked successor, he grew up in Durham and knows the city, the department and the issues.
"He knows the people in the community," said Jackie Wagstaff, a former city council member who is now executive director of North-East Central Durham Community Services Center. "He probably knows everyone who is arrested.* That gives him a heads up."
Chalmers joined what was then the Durham Public Safety Department in 1975, and within two years he became a detective and quickly rose through the ranks, working in all areas of the department. Since last year, he ascended rapidly from major to lieutenant colonel and deputy chief to acting chief.
Education: Graduated from Hillside High School in 1971; earned bachelor's degree in political science from N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University, 1975; graduated from Durham's Public Safety Academy in November 1975.
* Chalmers grew up in Crystal's hood, Southeast Durham, and attended same high school, Hillside. Last summer, he announced his retirement plans, 18-months ahead of time. The Durham city council recently instructed city manager Patrick Baker to speed up the search process for a new chief. He remains one of the enigmas of the LAX scam, frame-conspiracy and election fraud debacle.