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NC budget targets law enforcement pay, public safety staffing
NC budget writers propose law enforcement raises, more prosecutors, school safety funding, and child welfare reforms in public safety plan.
Opinion
Jaleeyah’s Law is only the 1st step in tackling NC gang violence
While Jaleeyah’s Law is a step in the right direction, it’s not the only place to which lawmakers need to turn their attention.
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Stein DPS pick faces Senate scrutiny over ethics, policing record
Stein’s DPS nominee faces scrutiny over ethics questions and a police record shaped by post-2020 reform efforts.
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NC House Democrats push nearly $1 billion public-safety package
NC House Democrats have unveiled two bills that would add just under $1 billion in recurring spending on pay for correctional officers, troopers, court staff, and behavioral-health treatment.
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Stein backs budget framework, pushes for more spending
As the General Assembly gets ready to come back to Raleigh next week, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said that while the budget framework the General Assembly created is a step in the right direction, he said he would like to see the actual budget go further when it comes to compensating public servants who "do the people’s business."
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Multi-agency bust leads to 10 arrests in Charlotte
Federal and local agents arrested 10 people after a Charlotte hotel raid tied to drug and gun trafficking. Authorities now seek to seize the property.
Opinion
NC HALO law would protect 1st responders and 1st Amendment
HALO laws create a mandatory a buffer (often 25 feet) around active first-responder operations, with legal penalties for individuals who refuse a warning and interfere.
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Gang prevention task force flags gaps in training
Several participants said there is no universal requirement for gang-related training across NC law enforcement agencies, particularly at the entry level. Without a baseline understanding of how gangs operate, officers may miss key indicators when documenting incidents.
Opinion
How 1 police department reduced use of force, got fully staffed in 12 months
Departments across the Carolinas are navigating many of these same pressures, from staffing challenges to heightened public expectations around use of force and accountability, particularly in fast-growing communities.
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Stein focuses on public safety in push for $1.4B ‘critical needs budget’
With a focus on public safety, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein took the message of his $1.4 billion critical needs budget to Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte Thursday afternoon.
News
Trump endorses Berger in 2026 GOP primary challenge
In the Berger endorsement, Trump offered for Sheriff Sam Page to work for the administration, rather than primary Berger for the District 26 Senate seat.
Opinion
What more can NC legislators do to strengthen DWI laws?
During my 20 years as a law enforcement officer, I considered NC DWI laws to be strict. And that's a good thing. But I do wonder, can we be doing more to protect innocent life?
