Governor Josh Stein has appointed Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto E. Bryan Jr. to serve as a member of the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission.
The Governor’s Crime Commission serves as the chief advisory body to the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety on crime and justice issues across the state. Comprising law enforcement leaders, judicial officials, local government representatives and private citizens, the commission is responsible for setting program priorities, reviewing federal grant applications and making funding recommendations for criminal justice, juvenile justice and crime victims' services statewide.
"It is an incredible honor to represent the citizens of Fayetteville and the law enforcement profession on the Governor’s Crime Commission," said Chief Roberto E. Bryan Jr. in a press release. "I am humbled by Governor Stein’s appointment and look forward to collaborating with leaders across North Carolina. Together, we will work diligently to enhance public safety, support victim services and strengthen community-police relationships across our great state."
Chief Bryan, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, assumed command as the 26th Chief of Police for the City of Fayetteville on July 7, 2025. Prior to taking the helm at the Fayetteville Police Department, he served as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police for Fayetteville State University. His distinguished career also includes 22 years of service as a Special Agent and Section Chief with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and has a background as a commissioned Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his duties in Fayetteville, Chief Bryan currently serves as the 2025–2026 president of the North Carolina Police Executives Association (NCPEA), the state's oldest professional law enforcement association.
Chief Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University.
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