Zebulon, NC, ushers in a new era of law enforcement leadership, as Deputy Chief Bob Grossman steps up to become the interim police chief of the town's police department, a move confirmed by CBS17 and other local news outlets. After serving the Zebulon Police Department (ZPD) for a commendable 25 years, Grossman is ready to assume the new role starting January 1, 2025, following the departure of Chief Jacqui Boykin.
In a statement obtained by CBS17, Grossman articulated his honor in taking on the interim position and emphasized the ZPD's ongoing commitment to the community's welfare, reassuring residents that "safeguarding the health and safety of our town while remaining active in our community continues to be our top priority," reflecting a continuation of the department's law enforcement success and engagement with the community which now faces the period of transition with Boykin's decision to take up the chief of police role in Woodfin, North Carolina, as reported by WRAL.
Boykin, who leaves behind a legacy marked by a more connected and trusted relationship between police and residents; ends her tenure on December 31, prompting Zebulon's leadership to express their confidence in Grossman's seasoned experience and intimate knowledge of the community's policing needs, which stands testament to Boykin's history of raising the bar for police engagement, with Zebulon Mayor Glenn L. York noting in comments sourced from CBS17, "Chief Boykin raised the bar for how Zebulon approaches law enforcement," and expressing excitement over Grossman's potential to advance this work.
The interim town manager, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, also weighed in on the leadership shift, stating in remarks furnished by Restoration News Media, "The town of Zebulon is grateful to Deputy Chief Bob Grossman for stepping into this role and continuing the steadfast leadership of our Zebulon Police Department.".
