1. Troopers association blasts independent report

    The North Carolina Troopers Association said 56-page report by the international consulting firm Kroll is inaccurate in relevant parts "and is a severe disservice" to state troopers and the public.

    1. May. 3, 2008
  2. State suspends Highway Patrol K-9 operations

    State officials suspended all K-9 operations in the Highway Patrol Wednesday afternoon, following testimony in an administrative hearing regarding controversial training techniques.

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  3. Review: Highway Patrol 'ethical, professional,' but problems exist

    Recent problems with the North Carolina Highway Patrol don't seem to be directly related to any flaws in the agency's hiring process but the first-line supervision of troopers is at a "sub-optimal level."

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  4. Fired trooper wants to regain certification

    A former Highway Patrol trooper on Wednesday sought to have his law enforcement certification reinstated.

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  5. Troopers defend dog-training techniques

    Other law enforcement officers say they would never use the techniques seen in a controversial video.

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  6. Video of Alleged Animal Abuse by Trooper Played in Court

    The video of alleged animal abuse that lead to the firing of a state trooper was played at a court hearing where the trooper was seeking to be reinstated.

    1. Apr. 30, 2008
  7. Official: 'Political Intervention' Prevented Due Process in Trooper Firing

    A senior member of the Highway Patrol says political pressure from the governor’s press office forced him to fire a sergeant without due process last September.

    1. Apr. 18, 2008
  8. Highway Patrol Changes How Assignments Are Handled

    Starting in the fall of 2008, potential North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers will find out where they will work before attending training.

    1. Apr. 14, 2008
  9. Panel: Fired Trooper Can't Get His Job Back

    The state Personnel Commission on Friday rejected a reinstatement appeal by a former Highway Patrol trooper who was fired for misconduct.

    1. Feb. 8, 2008
  10. Lawmaker Questions Highway Patrol's Actions

    After a Highway Patrol trooper did not issue a speeding ticket to a fellow law-enforcement officer, at least one lawmaker is questioning the agency's actions.

    1. Jan. 30, 2008
  11. After Media Inquiry, Durham Officer Charged With Speeding

    The Highway Patrol charged a Durham police officer Tuesday night with speeding. The charge came after two law enforcement agencies reviewed a weekend traffic stop in which a trooper never ticketed an officer he believed was speeding and had been drinking.

    1. Jan. 30, 2008
  12. State Trooper Charged With DWI Resigns

    Steven Bradley, a state trooper charged earlier this month with a DWI, has resigned in lieu of dismissal, the Highway Patrol says.

    1. Dec. 19, 2007
  13. State Trooper Resigns After DWI Allegation

    A state Highway Patrol Trooper has resigned following suspicions that he was driving while impaired while on patrol.

    1. Dec. 18, 2007
  14. Ex-Trooper Indicted in Alleged Traffic Stop Incidents

    A state Highway Patrol trooper who resigned amid allegations of inappropriate behavior at a traffic stop was indicted earlier this week on a number of charges, including kidnapping, sexual battery and extortion.

    1. Dec. 15, 2007
  15. 2 Ex-Troopers Fight to Regain Jobs

    Two former state Highway Patrol troopers fired for misconduct took steps this week in the fight to get their jobs back.

    1. Dec. 13, 2007
  16. Agency Selected for State Highway Patrol Review

    The state Department of Crime Control and Public Safety selected an agency to conduct an in-depth review of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

    1. Dec. 11, 2007
  17. Consulting Firm Wins $98K Contract to Review NC Highway Patrol

    A consulting company has been hired to conduct an in-depth review of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

    1. Dec. 14, 2007
  18. Trooper Charged With DWI Says He Knows His Career's Over

    A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper charged with DWI after he drove his car into a pond says knows his career is over, his lawyer said Thursday.

    1. Dec. 6, 2007
  19. State Trooper Charged With DWI, Assault on Officer

    A state trooper, who was once featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," faces DWI and assault charges after he crashed into a pond Tuesday night.

    1. Dec. 7, 2007
  20. Highway Patrol Releases Records Detailing Officer Punishments

    Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary Bryan Beatty defended the integrity of the State Highway Patrol on Wednesday as he released a list detailing detailing punishment doled to officers in two dozen internal affairs cases.

    1. Oct. 25, 2007
  21. Highway Patrol Fires Sergeant After DWI Arrest

    The action continues a string of highway patrolmen being fired or disciplined for conduct-related issues.

    1. Oct. 4, 2007
  22. Easley Orders Review of Patrol Hiring, Management

    Following an embarrassments series of incidents in which state troopers were fired for policy violations, Gov. Mike Easley on Tuesday called for a review of the hiring and screening process and supervisory procedures of the Highway Patrol.

    1. Sep. 25, 2007
  23. Highway Patrol to Fight Trooper's Reinstatement

    The state Highway Patrol plans to appeal a judicial order to reinstate a trooper who was fired for having sex in his patrol car and at his trooper station.

    1. Sep. 24, 2007
  24. Judge Reinstates Trooper Fired for Having Sex While on Duty

    The state Highway Patrol will appeal a judge's order to reinstate a trooper who was fired in 2003 for conducting an extramarital affair while on duty.

    1. Sep. 22, 2007
  25. More Cases Tied to Fired Trooper Dropped

    Eleven more people stopped by former state Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Harrison are scheduled to have their charges dropped.

    1. Sep. 15, 2007
  26. Fourth State Trooper Dismissed

    A fourth state Highway Patrol trooper has been dismissed from the force, authorities said Thursday.

    1. Sep. 13, 2007
  27. Patrol Chief Pushes for Proper Conduct by Troopers

    The commander of the state Highway Patrol said Tuesday that his agency is working quickly to regain public trust after a string of criminal cases against troopers.

    1. Sep. 12, 2007
  28. State Trooper Charged With DWI

    State troopers placed one of their own on investigative leave after a trooper was charged early Sunday morning with driving-while-impaired in Nash County .

    1. Sep. 9, 2007
  29. Trooper Fired; Highway Patrol K-9 Program to Get Review

    Amid allegations of animal abuse, a trooper was fired, and a complete review of the state's Highway Patrol's K-9 program was ordered.

    1. Sep. 9, 2007
  30. Trooper, Officer Cited for Alcohol Violations

    A Highway Patrol trooper and a Winterville police officer have been cited for alcohol violations, authorities said.

    1. Sep. 7, 2007
  31. State Troopers' Conduct Raises Concerns

    Recent allegations of state trooper misconduct is raising concerns about how the Highway Patrol manages its members.

    1. Sep. 7, 2007
  32. State Trooper Resigns After Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

    A Highway Patrol trooper assigned to Orange County has resigned over allegations of inappropriate behavior at a traffic stop.

    1. Sep. 5, 2007
  33. Trooper Investigated For Alleged Animal Abuse

    The State Highway Patrol suspended a trooper during an investigation into complaints he abused his canine partner.

    1. Sep. 2, 2007
  34. Fired Trooper to Appeal His Dismissal

    A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper who was dismissed from his position will appeal the decision, he said through his attorney’s office Friday.

    1. Sep. 1, 2007
  35. Wake DA Dismisses 126 Charges Filed by Trooper

    Wake County prosecutors on Monday dropped 126 charges brought against drivers by a state trooper and said they plan to dismiss more next month.

    1. Aug. 21, 2007
  36. Wake County DA Still Examining Trooper's Cases

    Wake County District Attorney Colon Willoughby said Thursday that his staff is still looking at a state trooper's traffic cases to determine whether they should go to trial.

    1. Aug. 21, 2007
  37. Judge Rules State Trooper 'Unworthy of Belief'

    A Wake County judge dismissed a drunken-driving case on Wednesday following a two-day hearing to determine whether the arresting state trooper was a credible witness.

    1. Aug. 21, 2007
  38. State Trooper Defends His Credibility

    A state Highway Patrol trooper who pleaded guilty to criminal contempt charges defended his credibility Tuesday during a hearing to determine whether he should be a witness when one of his DWI cases goes to trial.

    1. Aug. 21, 2007
  39. Trooper Pleads Guilty to Contempt Charge

    A North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper pleaded guilty Friday to criminal contempt of court after a judge said he left her courtroom and delayed several trials.

    1. Aug. 8, 2007
  40. Judge Charges State Trooper With Contempt

    A Wake County judge has charged a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper with criminal contempt of court.

    1. May 4, 2007
  41. State Trooper's Professionalism Called Into Question

    A Holly Springs man says a trooper stationed in Wake County assaulted him, and the man's attorney believes the incident is part of a pattern of unprofessional behavior.

    1. Mar 29, 2007
  42. State Trooper Faces Drunken-Driving Charge

    A state trooper is finding himself on the wrong side of the law.

    1. Mar 5, 2007
  43. Trooper Arrested on DWI Charges

    A local State trooper was arrested Friday night on drunken driving charges.

    1. Mar 4, 2007