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Raleigh nonprofit laser-focused on police pay, staffing ahead of March primary

February 28, 2026 Dan Reeves

RALEIGH — Citizens for a Safe and Secure Raleigh is ramping up its advocacy efforts ahead of the March municipal primary, centering its message on police compensation, staffing levels and downtown safety. The organization, a […]

Stein names Smythe as new Public Safety chief

December 13, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein named Jeffrey Smythe as the new secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety last Monday. “I am excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Smythe as the new […]

Robinson campaign releases public safety plan

August 29, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Last week, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson released his public safety plan. The plan focuses on standing with law enforcement, cracking down on violent crime and dangerous […]

Running for governor, AG Josh Stein proposes ‘public safety’ package

May 11, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Now a candidate for governor, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has issued a “public safety” package. “The package includes measures to combat drugs, support law enforcement officers, protect kids, test sexual assault […]

Taking cops out of traffic stops: Does it make a difference?

March 29, 2021 Ahmed Jallow via The Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE — Before dawn one morning in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a black woman in her late 60s was pulled over by a police officer. The officer said she’d run a stop sign. She denied the […]

Insurance commissioner: change clocks forward, batteries in smoke alarm

March 13, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – When daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, state insurance commissioner Mike Causey says to change batteries in household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Causey says with families spending more time at […]

BERGER: Don’t defund police

August 6, 2020 Judge Phil Berger, Jr.

The primary role of any government is the protection of the people and their property. To fulfill this fundamental mission, government at all levels requires public and robust debate, effective enforcement of the law, and […]