Governor Pat McCrory: Protecting Those Who Protect Us | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Raleigh, N.C.     Yesterday, Governor McCrory addressed the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association's Annual Training Conference in Sunset Beach.

    "Like most North Carolinians, Governor McCrory was shocked and saddened by the recent police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge," said Pat McCrory campaign manager Russell Peck. "Since the day he took office, Governor McCrory has been committed to providing North Carolina's law enforcement officers with the resources they need to keep us, and them, safe."

    Last year, 123 law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty. This past month, Governor McCrory signed H.B. 1044, establishing North Carolina's first "Blue Alert" system. If a suspect endangers the life of a law enforcement official, communities across the state will receive an alert in order to apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.


    Governor McCrory signed the Blue Alert system into law, creating a statewide notification for suspects that seriously injure or kill police officers. ("Law enforcement omnibus bill," H.B. 1044/S.L. 2016-87, North Carolina General Assembly, signed by Gov. McCrory 7/11/2016)

• "New Law Aims To Keep Police Officers Safe In The Line Of Duty" (Jacqueline Matter, "New law aims to keep police officers safe in the line of duty," WNCT, 7/22/2016)
• Governor McCrory: "This legislation fulfills our commitment to protect our law enforcement and gain public trust by promoting uniformity, clarity and transparency." (Press release: "Governor McCrory signs legislation to promote transparency and safety for law enforcement and the public," Office of the Governor, 7/11/2016)

    Governor McCrory signed a bill to establish a framework for the release of law enforcement video from dash- and body-cameras, balancing public safety, privacy, and transparency. ("Law enforcement recordings/no public record," H.B. 972/S.L. 2016-88, North Carolina General Assembly, signed by Gov. McCrory 7/11/2016)

• "McCrory signed the bill while surrounded by law enforcement officers from several departments..." (Lynn Bonner, "McCrory signs bill restricting view of police camera recordings, The News & Observer, 7/11/2016)
• The North Carolina Troopers Association: "The North Carolina Troopers Association extends its appreciation and thanks to Governor McCrory for once again supporting law enforcement for establishing guidelines related to the release of dash and body camera footage." (Press Release: "NC Troopers and Sheriffs Association praise law enforcement bill providing uniform guidelines and transparency," Office of the Governor, 7/15/2016)
• North Carolina Sheriffs' Association: "House Bill 972 strikes the appropriate balance between the public's desire for access to recordings, the privacy rights of the persons depicted in the videos and law enforcement's responsibility to maintain public safety in order to keep our citizens and residents safe. For these reasons, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association supported as a high priority the enactment into law of House Bill 972." (Press Release: "NC Troopers and Sheriffs Association praise law enforcement bill providing uniform guidelines and transparency," Office of the Governor, 7/15/2016)
• "NC District Attorneys Support Body Camera Law" (Anne Blythe, "NC district attorneys support body camera law," The News & Observer, 7/19/2016)

    As part of Governor McCrory's Military Pipeline Project, North Carolina eased requirements for service members and veterans to get certified for positions in law enforcement. (Sheyenne Rodriguez, "Governor Pat McCrory Signs Bill That Helps Service Members Get Certified More Quickly In Career Fields," ABC11, 7/10/2015)

• "The Department of Public Safety (DPS) hired 370 veterans during 2015 as part of the N.C. Military Pipeline Project, a public-private partnership launched by the governor..." (Press release: "Governor McCrory's veteran recruitment efforts net nearly 400 new hires at DPS," Office of the Governor, 12/28/2015)

    Last year, Governor McCrory signed a budget that committed $5 million in matching grants for local law enforcement for body-worn cameras. ("Appropriations Act of 2015," House Bill 97/S.L. 2015- 241, North Carolina General Assembly, Signed by Gov. McCrory 9/18/2015)

    Governor McCrory increased investments in a training academy for correctional officers and juvenile justice officers, as well as other employees of the Department of Public Safety. ("Appropriations Act of 2015," House Bill 97/S.L. 2015- 241, North Carolina General Assembly, Signed by Gov. McCrory 9/18/2015)

    Amid growing concerns over the federal government's ability to screen refugees, Governor McCrory sided with the public and law enforcement by calling for a halt on Syrian refugee settlement in North Carolina. ("Appropriations Act of 2015," House Bill 97/S.L. 2015- 241, North Carolina General Assembly, Signed by Gov. McCrory 9/18/2015)

• "Now, sheriffs from around the state are coming out in support of McCrory's decision." ("NC sheriffs support McCrory's Syrian refugee decision," ABC11, 11/20/2015)

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