Jackson asks FAA to protect emergency drone use in no-fly-zone rules
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking the FAA to protect emergency responder drone use as it develops no-fly-zone rules.
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Criminal law changes bill heads to conference committee
A broad criminal law package covering courts, law enforcement, victims’ rights and sentencing issues is headed to conference committee.
Stein signs bills on law enforcement, trafficking, taxes and water systems
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
Governor Stein Takes Action on Several Bills (video included)
Governor Josh Stein signed six bills into law today, including measures to modernize state investments, support veteran law enforcement officers, and expand access to social work services. From improving pension investment flexibility to easing licensure for out-of-state social workers, these new laws aim to strengthen public services and workforce capacity across North Carolina.
Gabe Torres Act to Expand Law Enforcement Death Benefits Moves Forward
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, members of the North Carolina House and Senate will be joined by members from the Police Benevolent Association and the Police Protective Association to discuss House Bill 363, The Gabe Torres Act.
Criminal Justice Analysis Center launches new justice data portal
The Criminal Justice Analysis Center, housed within the Governor’s Crime Commission, announces the launch of the new Justice Data Portal, a centralized, interactive online clearinghouse of criminal justice data collected by agencies across North Carolina.
Senator touts N.C. budget’s measures to attack human trafficking
A state senator is drawing attention to the new N.C. state budget's measures to fight human trafficking.
Governor Cooper signs executive order providing flexibility for certain law enforcement training classes
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order providing flexibility for certain law enforcement training classes to continue operating during the pandemic and ensure continuity in the training for current and new law enforcement in North Carolina.
Lawmakers on verge of sending criminal justice reform bill to governor
An omnibus criminal justice reform bill is on the verge of heading to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk after clearing the N.C. House in a nearly unanimous 100-2 vote on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Department of Public Safety Secretary Planning to Retire
Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks today announced his plans to retire from state service on August 1. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Hooks on January 5, 2017, to serve as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and as the State Homeland Security Advisor.
Insurance Commissioner Causey partners with the Federal Trade Commission, law enforcement on “Operation Corrupt Collector”
Crackdown on abusive debt collectors who use illegal scare tactics North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey , along with the Federal Trade Commission and more than 50 federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a nationwide law enforcement initiative to prot
N.C. Property Rights Coalition Billboards Thank Law Enforcement Professionals for Keeping Our Communities Safe
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Property Rights Coalition has placed three billboard messages in the Raleigh area thanking law enforcement professionals for their service. One billboard is on South Saunders Street at I-440, one faces east on I-440 near Brentwood Road and one faces west on I-440 near Yonker