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Patrick Smith is from Salisbury. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice/law enforcement from Columbia College and a master's degree in human resources management and services from Pfeiffer University. He lives in Salisbury with his partner.

Salisbury Police captain promoted to new chief

Patrick is the police chief for the Salisbury Police Department. He also was a captain and lieutenant of the special investigations bureau.

Patrick Smith (Rowan County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Patrick's campaign for Rowan County's Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Patrick Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Patrick Smith is from Salisbury. He earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia College and a master's degree from Pfeiffer University. He lives in Salisbury with his partner.

Patrick Smith's campaign for Rowan County's Board of Commissioners is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, Patrick Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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