October 17, 2024

This is a listing of candidates that the NCPBA have chosen to endorse in the 2024 General Election being held on November 5th

September 9, 2024

May 1, 2024

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April 2, 2024

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March 1, 2024

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February 2, 2024

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January 3, 2024

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December 4, 2023

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November 3, 2023

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November 1, 2023

Political efforts by North Carolina Division's Winston-Salem Triad Chapter to reform the unfair and sometimes unlawful practices of the city of Winston-Salem police disciplinary policies and practices, finally came to fruition on August 16, 2023, when Senate Bill 9 passed into law.

October 5, 2023

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September 5, 2023

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August 2, 2023

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July 13, 2023

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June 1, 2023

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May 1, 2023

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April 10, 2023

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March 1, 2023

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February 6, 2023

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January 6, 2023

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December 1, 2022

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November 1, 2022

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October 18, 2022

This is a listing of candidates that the NCPBA have chosen to endorse in the 2022 General Election being held on November 8th

October 3, 2022

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September 6, 2022

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August 1, 2022

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July 6, 2022

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June 2, 2022

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May 2, 2022

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April 1, 2022

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March 1, 2022

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February 1, 2022

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January 3, 2022

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December 1, 2021

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November 2, 2021

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October 4, 2021

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September 1, 2021

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August 2, 2021

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July 2, 2021

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June 1, 2021

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May 4, 2021

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March 1, 2021

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February 22, 2021

North Carolina Police Benevolent Association Supports Whistleblower Protections

February 16, 2021

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January 6, 2021

The 116th Congress has adjourned. 16,601 Bills were introduced (10,573-House / 6028-Senate) of which 283 became law. This is a summary of those of interest to the Southern States PBA membership.

January 4, 2021

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December 1, 2020

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November 3, 2020

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October 21, 2020

Tillis Calls on Senate Democrats to Support Law Enforcement and Pass the Protect and Serve Act

October 12, 2020

This is a listing of candidates that the NCPBA have chosen to endorse in the 2020 General Election being held on November 3rd

October 1, 2020

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September 3, 2020

(September 3, 2020) Raleigh, NC Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (SSPBA) announced today that it is endorsing Donald Trump for President in the 2020 election. SSPBA board members and representatives met with Vice President Mike Pence in Raleigh today to announce the endorsement.

August 31, 2020

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August 3, 2020

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July 6, 2020

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July 6, 2020

In response to the national outcry for reform of law enforcement, members of Congress have continued to introduce bills meant to change the face of policing at the state and local level.

June 19, 2020

Southern States PBA (SSPBA), which includes over 58,000 law enforcement officer members across the Southeast, spoke out today regarding the environment that law enforcement officers are currently working in and concerns over rushes to judgment and second-guessing of actions taken by officers.

June 1, 2020

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May 1, 2020

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April 3, 2020

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March 20, 2020

Although born in Edenton, N.C., Chelsea Farrar grew up in Greenville, where she dreamed of landing a career that would allow her to give back to her community and help others. Luckily, she was born into a family where she was able to make that happen.

March 2, 2020

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February 3, 2020

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January 31, 2020

Raleigh, NC - The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently interviewed Governor Roy Cooper, Lt. Governor Dan Forest and Rep. Holly Grange as part of their endorsement process. The candidates were asked a series of questions relating to how they would make board, commission, and judicial appointments. There were also questions related to post traumatic stress disorder and early retirement options for law enforcement, correctional, and probation officers. A significant part of the interview centered around prison reform and the retention and safety of correctional officers and how this issue should be prioritized. Based on the candidates answers the committee made recommendations to the Division Board who voted to endorse Holly Grange for Governor.​

January 2, 2020

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December 5, 2019

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November 19, 2019

North Carolina PBA Winston-Salem Triad Chapter President, David Rose recently completed a prominent leadership program in the Winston-Salem community. David proudly served as a representative of the Winston-Salem Police Department and graduated from the Leadership Winston-Salem program on June 6, 2019.

November 4, 2019

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October 3, 2019

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September 5, 2019

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August 2, 2019

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July 8, 2019

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July 5, 2019

The NCPBA was proud to be on hand recently to present Certificates of Appreciate certificates to four deserving legislators. These legislators by their efforts have proven they support law enforcement officers and the values of the PBA. Certificates were presented to Rep. Steve Ross, Rep. Dennis Riddell, Rep. Jon Hardister, and Rep. Carla Cunningham.

June 26, 2019

The NCPBA was proud to be on hand June 26th to present their 'Legislative Excellence' award to five deserving legislators. These legislators by their efforts have proven they support law enforcement officers and the values of the PBA. Awards were presented to Rep. Holly Grange, Rep. Debra Conrad, Rep. Bobby Hanig, Rep. Billy Richardson, and Rep. David Lewis.

June 5, 2019

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May 9, 2019

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May 7, 2019

The NCPBA was proud to be on hand today as HB 348 passed the House by a 115-1 vote. HB 348 as originally filed by Rep. Holly Grange, Rep. Debra Conrad, Representative Bobby Hanig, and Rep. Billy Richardson offered protections from retaliation for municipal police officers who report corruption. The bill passed through the Judiciary Committee and was later given a referral to the Rules Committee by Rep. Lewis after Rep. Faircloth and Rep. Allen McNeill offered a PCS (Proposed Committee Substitute) that would protect all municipal employees. The PBA wants to thank all of these legislators for their efforts with this critical piece of legislation.

April 3, 2019

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March 7, 2019

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February 4, 2019

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January 7, 2019

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December 3, 2018

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November 5, 2018

A vote for these candidates is a vote for the men and women of law enforcement and the citizens they serve!

November 5, 2018

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October 2, 2018

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September 5, 2018

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August 21, 2018

The North Carolina PBA held a press conference on Monday, August 21, 2018 in Greenville, NC regarding concerns of Greenville law enforcement officers. In response to egregious continued efforts to interfere with the efforts of Greenville police officers to enforce state and local law and to protect the citizens of Greenville, several of those police officers have filed a lawsuit today against Kandie Smith individually and in her official capacity as a member of the City Council of Greenville for tortious interference with their contracts of employment and obstruction of justice, among other causes of action. North Carolina PBA and the local PBA membership stand with these Greenville officers as they challenge the improper actions of Ms. Smith.

August 8, 2018

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July 3, 2018

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June 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, the NCPBA held a press conference in Raleigh, NC to announce the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of our members against the Department of Public Safety. This suit has been filed due to what we believe to be a deliberate and pervasive scheme by DPS administrators to deny benefits to our members that were supported and passed into law by state legislators.

June 6, 2018

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May 2, 2018

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April 25, 2018

In Tully v. City of Wilmington, N.C., 790 S.E.2d 854 (N.C. App. 2016), aff'd in part, rev'd in part, 2018 WL 1124796 (No. 348A16), the North Carolina Supreme Court issued themost powerful and sweeping police employment decision of the new millennium.

April 2, 2018

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March 2, 2018

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February 5, 2018

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January 29, 2018

On January 25th, the NCPBA was present at the Joint Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety meeting at the General Assembly. They met to hear an update on prison reform from North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks. Hooks was supported by numerous staff in his presentation and members of the committee asked a wide array of questions.

January 3, 2018

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December 4, 2017

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November 1, 2017

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October 31, 2017

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is the largest law enforcement association in North Carolina. We are supporting state Rep. Bob Steinburg?s efforts to create legislative oversight of the North Carolina prison system

October 31, 2017

North Carolina Division President Randy Byrd recently wrote a letter to Governor Cooper regarding the interim Deputy Director position with the NC Prison System.

October 19, 2017

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is supporting Representative Bob Steinburg's efforts to create legislative oversight of the North Carolina prison system. In April of this year, Sgt. Meggan Callahan was brutally murdered at the Bertie Correctional Institute. Recently correctional officers and staff were injured and killed in an attempted prison break at Pasquotank Correctional Institution.

October 17, 2017

The work and tragedy of Sergeant Meggan Lee Callahan has been recognized far and wide. PBA is presently litigating a case before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving a correctional officer who was wrongfully fired.

October 2, 2017

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September 29, 2017

September 29, 2017

On September 18th and 19th John Randazzo, Chris Wade, Sam Hodapp, Derik Queen, Gavin Aron, Rob Moore, Jonathan Barnes, Mike Collins, Daniel Johnson, Tyler Medlin, and Tom Slymon screened municipal candidates for Huntersville and Cornelius Commissioners at the Courtyard Marriott in Huntersville.

September 18, 2017

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently presented their 'Legislative Excellence' award to several legislators for their unwavering support for law enforcement and the values of the PBA.

August 31, 2017

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July 31, 2017

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June 30, 2017

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June 29, 2017

On 6-27-16, the NCPBA was proud to be on hand as House Resolution 924 was introduced by Rep. Bob Steinburg to honor the life of PBA member and Corrections Sgt. Meggan Callahan who was killed in the line of duty on April 26, 2017.

June 1, 2017

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May 10, 2017

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April 28, 2017

In what was a historic day for municipal police officers in North Carolina, the PBA was present as HB37 (Protect Law Enforcement Officers) passed the House on April 27th. HB37 is a bill that will protect municipal officers from retaliation when they report corruption.

April 3, 2017

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March 6, 2017

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February 2, 2017

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January 3, 2017

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December 6, 2016

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October 19, 2016

Dear Members: I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to our General Election newsletter. There has never been a time in my career where law enforcement officers were being treated with less respect and fairness. That is why this newsletter is so important. For the past several months, PBA members have volunteered their time to conduct interviews of candidates running for every statewide office and the General Assembly. These candidates have been asked the tough questions to include their views on numerous issues such as: due process, whistleblower protection, first amendment protection, privacy of personnel files, appointments, and preservation and strengthening of the retirement system.

October 5, 2016

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October 3, 2016

This is a list of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2016. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

September 26, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election to the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. During the screening process, the following candidates demonstrated why their experience and values make them uniquely qualified to represent the voters of North Carolina. They also demonstrated that they are committed to the rule of law and making fair and impartial decisions from the bench.

September 26, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association has chosen to endorse Elaine Marshall for Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, Elaine has received international recognition for her efforts to protect copyrights and deter counterfeit goods.

September 2, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Linda Coleman demonstrated why her experience and values make her uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina. Linda Coleman also demonstrated to the North Carolina PBA that she is committed to making strong, effective law enforcement a priority in her campaign.

August 31, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Dr. June Atkinson demonstrated why her experience and values make her uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

August 30, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA) has endorsed the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) Criminal Investigation and Adjudication Committee?s initial recommendation to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction in the state to include youthful offenders aged 16 and 17 years old for all crimes, except Class A through E felonies and traffic offenses.

August 25, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Governor Pat McCrory demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

August 17, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Beth Wood demonstrated why her experience and values make her uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

August 17, 2016

Today, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has issued a thundering decision in support of constitutional rights of police officers. In Tully v. City of Wilmington, the Court ruled that North Carolina municipalities are constitutionally required to honor and obey their own personnel policies.

August 11, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Charles Meeker demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

August 11, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Wayne Goodwin demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

August 2, 2016

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August 1, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Dale Folwell, CPA demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the citizens of North Carolina.

July 15, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Josh Stein demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the voters of North Carolina.

July 1, 2016

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June 6, 2016

On June 2nd the North Carolina PBA interviewed candidates seeking election/re-election to the NC Court of Appeals in Cary. The candidates were asked a series of questions related to state constitutional claims, constitutional interpretation, due process, 1st amendment protections for law enforcement officers, privacy of law enforcement personnel files, and equal protection and arbitrariness claims.

May 31, 2016

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May 2, 2016

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April 4, 2016

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March 2, 2016

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February 22, 2016

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate interviews for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Jim O?Neill demonstrated why his experience and values make him uniquely qualified to represent the voters of North Carolina.

February 2, 2016

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December 28, 2015

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December 1, 2015

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November 5, 2015

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October 8, 2015

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2015. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

October 3, 2015

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September 8, 2015

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December 12, 2014

The North Mecklenburg Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA) is coordinating a canned food drive on Saturday, December 20th from noon to 5 p.m., at the Wal-Mart in Huntersville, NC (11145 Bryton Town Center Drive.) Off-duty police officers from Huntersville and Davidson will be collecting canned goods in front of the store to benefit the Ada Jenkins Center and the Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen. Officers will fill the Huntersville Police Department?s colorful DARE Truck with donations from shoppers.

October 29, 2014

The North Mecklenberg Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate screenings for those candidates seeking election for various offices. During the interview process, Charles Jeter and John Bradford demonstrated why their experience and values make them uniquely qualified to represent the voters of District 92 and District 98.

October 28, 2014

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.

October 13, 2014

As part of the PBA?s core mission we strongly believe in advocating for our members in multiple forums. This includes our endorsement of candidates seeking various offices. Nowhere is this more critical than the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

September 19, 2014

The Mountain Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate screenings for those candidates seeking election for various elected offices. During the interview process, a number of endorsed candidates demonstrated why their experience and values make them uniquely qualified to represent the voters.

September 10, 2014

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA), the largest law enforcement association representing officers in Wake County and North Carolina, has endorsed Lorrin Freeman for Wake County District Attorney. The Wake County District Attorney is the top law enforcement officer and head prosecutor in one of the most critical judicial districts in the state.

August 7, 2014

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. The Governmental Affairs department will be providing periodic updates on the actions of the North Carolina General Assembly while in session. Included is a summary of bills of interest introduced during last month, as well as updates on those reported in the previous reports.

July 10, 2014

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2014. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

May 15, 2014

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. The Governmental Affairs department will be providing periodic updates on the actions of the North Carolina General Assembly while in session.

April 25, 2014

For several decades, the PBA has conducted interviews of candidates for the North Carolina Supreme Court. These interviews help PBA members identify the most qualified candidates by evaluating their responses, qualifications, judicial record, and their respect for traditional constitutional values.

April 25, 2014

The Mountain Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a political screening for those republican candidates running for Sheriff of Henderson County.

April 25, 2014

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2014. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

October 4, 2013

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September 26, 2013

The Cary Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently hosted candidate interviews for those seeking election/re-election to the Cary Town Council.

August 26, 2013

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2013. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

May 23, 2013

As the Memorial Day Weekend is upon us the following letters to legislators on various PBA and related bills is provided as a barometer of our efforts to date in the General Assembly.

May 15, 2013

CALL and EMAILYOUR LEGISLATOR TODAY!

March 19, 2013

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.

March 11, 2013

The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits.

March 1, 2013

In light of all the recent gun control debates arising in America today, the Southern States PBA would like to display our support for the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. This is our official stance on the matter.

February 18, 2013

On January 30, 2013, NC PBA Leaders from across the state attended the 2013 Legislative Reception honoring members of the 2013 General Assembly hosted by the Association Executives of North Carolina at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The Southern States PBA served as a sponsor of the event.

January 9, 2013

On Thursday January 3, 2013 the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association was part of a select group of distinguished guests that were invited to attend the Investiture of Cheri Beasley as Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.

January 7, 2013

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association and plaintiffs in the existing consent search litigation have decided to temporarily withdraw and voluntarily dismiss without prejudice the existing civil and civil rights action against the City of Fayetteville regarding the City's action in preventing Fayetteville police officers from performing consent searches as a part of their law enforcement duties. A dismissal without prejudice means that the action can be refiled.

December 13, 2012

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association was very pleased to learn of the appointment of Judge Cheri Beasley to the North Carolina Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson.

November 2, 2012

As a part of PBA's core functions for over twenty years, we have objectively evaluated judicial candidates for our appellate courts. Our judges on the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals make important decisions that profoundly affect law enforcement and our lives.

October 3, 2012

The Mountain Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association recently held a series of candidate screenings for those candidates seeking election for various elected offices.

June 27, 2012

The North Carolina Police Benevolent Association met with elected officials in Raleigh Monday to make suggestions regarding the proposed Fayetteville Citizens Review Board. Representative Rick Glazier proposed a series of amendments which the NCPBA felt would help protect the privacy of Fayetteville police officers and ensure fair treatment and transparency in the Citizen Review Board procedure.

June 6, 2012

Appearing as a request from the Fayetteville delegation of locally elected officials as an effort to promote city-police relations, SB 939 is intended to do just the opposite.

May 4, 2012

This is a list of all of the endorsed candidates that the NCPBA has endorsed in 2012. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates on their endorsements and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members. Please show your support for these candidates at the polls.

April 23, 2012

The PBA's endorsement of judicial candidates continues to be the most comprehensive and successful process of any law enforcement association effort. PBA endorsed judges continue to make landmark decisions that are improving conditions for North Carolina law enforcement officers. While federal courts were once the primary forum for adjudicating constitutional and civil rights claims of law enforcement officers, federal courts have become hostile to officers in many areas of law.

February 3, 2012

The Southern States Police Benevolent Association is committed to keeping you informed of federal legislation that may affect your work-life, pay and benefits. The Governmental Affairs department will be providing periodic updates on the actions of Congress while in session. Included is a summary of bills of interest introduced during this past month, as well as updates on those reported in the previous report. Reporting of these bills are information purposes only, to you as a PBA law enforcement professional, and do not reflect the PBA's support or opposition on any specific bill.

June 16, 2011

Following last week's derailment of HB 602, LEO Fairness Act, it was thought that the North Carolina Sherif's Association (NCSA) opposition to PBA sponsored legislation was through. Not so.

June 10, 2011

As reported last week, following opposition to the LEO Retirement Restrictions in HB927, the bill sponsor, Representative Dale Folwell, proposed a meeting with group stakeholders for this past Tuesday, June 7, 2011. That meeting did occur for about two hours beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Representative Folwell's office.

June 3, 2011

A second meeting on HB 927 was held on June 3, 2011, in the House committee on State Personnel from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

November 12, 2010

This is a list of all of the winning candidates that the NCPBA endorsed in 2010. We would like to congratulate each of these candidates and we hope to work with them into the future to help make the law enforcement profession better for our members.