Terry Sult serves as the 14th Chief of Police for the Town of Cary, bringing more than four decades of law enforcement experience and a deep commitment to ethical leadership and community service.

Chief Sult began his career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, where he served for 27 years and rose to the rank of Captain. He later led departments in Gastonia, NC; Sandy Springs, GA, where he also served as Public Safety Director; and Hampton, VA.

His leadership philosophy centers on building trust, developing future leaders, and preparing police organizations to meet the evolving needs of diverse communities.

Chief Sult holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Gardner-Webb University and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. He completed his advanced executive leadership training through the Senior Management Institute for Police and the North Carolina State University Administrative Officers’ Management Program.

At the Cary Police Department, Chief Sult is focused on cultivating a leadership pipeline, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring the department remains ready to meet the challenges of modern policing with integrity, innovation, and resilience.