Interim Hillsborough Police Chief Jason Winn is taking over the role permanently, advancing his climb through the ranks after 12 years with the department. A release from the Town Hillsborough on Tuesday morning announced the promotion, with Winn succeeding former Chief Duane Hampton after Hampton took a job in Virginia Beach this spring. Prior to being named chief, Winn served as one of two majors in the department who assisted the chief with daily operations. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in the capacity of chief of police with the Hillsborough Police Department,” Winn said. “Our community places a lot of trust in us, and we are working to increase our outreach and to keep building new relationships. We have been making great progress as an agency, and I look forward to being a part of the great things we want to accomplish.” Town Manager Eric Peterson said after the six-month review of Winn’s work as interim chief — where he surveyed the police departmen...