Retired Captain Rodney Rowland moved to Dunn in 1972. Ret. Capt. Rowland was the first police officer of the Dunn Police Department to start the Dunn Police Athletic & Activities League since its start in 1995. Capt. Rowland retired December 1, 2021 with 32 years as a sworn police officer of the Dunn Police Department. He is married with two boys. Rowland is an active member of the community and has served on several boards and organizations including: Workforce Development Board, Dunn Jaycee’s and Dunn Rotary.