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Public Safety in North Carolina

Law enforcement in North Carolina faces rising challenges, from mental health response to opioid deaths, but agencies are innovating with alternative responder programs and data-driven solutions to build safer, more … Read more




Rising Community Violence Blog

The violence interrupter strategy is a unique approach that enables individuals who have had experiences with gangs and violence to act as mentors and guides to at-risk youth. It provides … Read more




Rising Community Violence

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtutvvezOF4 Violent crime rose in North Carolina from 2018-2020, then slightly dropped in 2021. This comes after a steady decline in violent crime in the early to mid-2000s. It … Read more




Addressing Law Enforcement Labor Shortages 

During 2020-2021, resignations among police officers nationwide increased by 18% when compared to previous years. During the same period, retirements among officers increased by nearly 50%, while new officers hired … Read more




Law Enforcement Shortage

Duplin & Watauga Counties Police departments across the U.S. are battling an officer shortage. Recruiters blame the hot job market and skepticism about law enforcement as a career choice. ncIMPACT … Read more