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Raleigh Police Reflect on 1988 F4 Tornado's Legacy and the Resilience of Officers in #ThrowbackThursday Post

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Published on November 27, 2025
Raleigh Police Reflect on 1988 F4 Tornado's Legacy and the Resilience of Officers in #ThrowbackThursday PostSource: Facebook/Raleigh Police Department

The Raleigh Police Department recently shared a throwback post reflecting on the F4 tornado that struck the Pleasant Valley area on November 28, 1988, carving a 4-mile path through Raleigh. The post featured a photo of Retired Captain H.C. Miller beside a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice equipped for traffic enforcement, amid the tornado's aftermath, as reported by the Raleigh Police Department.

The department emphasized the dedication of officers during this challenging time, noting the resilience shown in the face of nature’s destruction. "A powerful reminder of our city's history—and the officers who served our community through it," the Raleigh Police Department stated.

A tornado hit central North Carolina, damaging homes and businesses and causing power outages. According to the Raleigh Police Department on their Facebook page, they shared a #ThrowbackThursday photo of Miller to honor past members of the department.