Law enforcement Coverage

Fact check: What is the most dangerous type of call for police officers?

During a March 9 speech about his fiscal year 2024 budget proposal, President Biden said: "You know, more cops are killed responding to domestic violence calls than anything else."

Amy Sherman, PolitiFact reporter

Law enforcement cracks down on drunk driving with Booze it and Lose it campaign for St. Patrick's Day

A night of celebration being dubbed one of the most dangerous to be on roads by law enforcement. Tonight patrols by sheriff's deputies stepped up as part of the Booze It and Lose It Campaign.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

'The goal is to prevent people from driving while impaired' says sheriff deputy on Booze it and Lose it campaign

Sheriff's deputies go into high gear with Booze it and Lose it campaign in the wake of the St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Student activist at UNC-Chapel Hill creates texting alert system to battle police brutality

Kerwin Pittman, the brains behind CodeBlue Brutality Alert, designed the system to send out text alerts in real-time when Law Enforcement/ Police in Wake County is critically injuring or murdering someone.

Henderson votes to push police pay to $49K

To stay competitive, the Henderson City Council voted to boost pay for entry level law enforcement officers.

Henderson PD to get pay raises, new license plate readers

Henderson police officers are getting pay raises and new license plate readers. The city council approved the measures during Monday night's meeting. They say they are confident these two steps will make the community safer as a whole.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

UK police fail to stop a serial predator in their ranks

CNN investigates how UK police failed to stop a serial sex offender among their own ranks for two decades.

Roanoke Rapids city council to meet Tuesday after police chief, captain placed on leave

Two high-ranking members of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department are on leave, but the reason is not clear.

Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter

Ex-police chief convicted in 4 arsons targeting his enemies

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A former Maryland police chief was convicted Thursday of intentionally setting fire to buildings belonging to his adversaries, leading various law enforcement agencies on a sprawling investigation that linked a dozen arsons spanning nearly a decade and crisscrossing several counties.

By LEA SKENE, Associated Press

Let non-cops respond to minor traffic accidents, police and state lawmakers say

Civilian investigators, not police, would be allowed to respond to minor car crashes under new NC bill. Supporters say it will free up police for bigger priorities.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

22-year-old man cited in connection with firearm going off at Crabtree Valley Mall

A man accidentally shot himself Saturday night at Crabtree Valley Mall amid a chaotic scene for those inside the building.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Police groups should have NC disciplinary board seats, state lawmakers say

Groups akin to police unions should have more power to decide what consequences, if any, police officers should face when they break the law or violate department rules, North Carolina lawmakers proposed Thursday.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Proposal would put police unions on oversight board

The state's two largest police unions could soon get permanent seats on the state commission that governs policing. State lawmakers unveiled that proposal on Thursday.

NC lawmakers again seek to force sheriffs to work with ICE

After two vetoed attempts to require sheriffs in North Carolina to work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, state lawmakers are trying again this session.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capital bureau chief

Fact check: Did U.S. cities cut police funding by $1 billion?

During a Jan. 29 interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said: "I got a list of 20 jurisdictions that defunded the police to the tune of over $1 billion total." PolitiFact checks his numbers.

Yacob Reyes, PolitiFact reporter

Racist, or necessary to protect property? Anti-rioting bill passes NC House after heavy debate

North Carolina Republican lawmakers fast-tracked a bill through the state House with heavy penalties for rioting, including mandatory jail time just for being arrested. Critics say it's a racist reaction meant to punish Black Lives Matter protesters.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Facing fear, speaking truth: New police brutality prompts updated version of 'the talk' for WRAL anchor and his family

As parents, we want to protect our children from fear and injustice. But in the wake of the recent police brutality incident in Memphis, it's become clear that we need to update "the talk" we have with our kids.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Editorial: From the bad of a few cops, do more to make good cops better

Monday, Jan. 30, 2023 -- What cities like Memphis, communities in North Carolina need is to REFUND the police. We want to REFUND law enforcement that hires more GOOD individuals who care about their communities, are dedicated public servants devoted to protect and defend their neighbors and also understand the responsibilities and trust that comes with their jobs.

New Enfield police chief tasked with rebuilding department gutted by staffing shortages

A new police chief in Enfield is tasked with rebuilding the town's department.

Keenan Williard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 15

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

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NC jails fail inspections, leave vulnerable inmates unsupervised, advocacy group says

Disability Rights North Carolina released the findings of an investigation into the state's 109 jails, revealing that many routinely fail to provide proper sanitation and supervision.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 1

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week..

Targeted News Service

Salisbury shooting injures 2 officers, 1 firefighter; suspect dead

Three first responders were injured after a shooting in Rowan County overnight.

WCNC

Garner adding station for police, fire, EMS to serve booming population

A new public safety station will bring police, fire, and ambulance crews together under one roof to respond faster to emergencies in a fast-growing part of Wake County.

Cumberland sheriff challenges new class of deputies at graduation

Sheriff Ennis Wright is finding ways to fill the gaps with 19 cadets who turned into deputies on Tuesday as a Basic Law Enforcement Training class graduated.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter