On February 8, Sen. Tom Tillis, R-NC, introduced a bill that would increase the penalty for anyone who assaults law enforcement officers. The bill also requires the US Attorney General
The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association (NCSA) recently recognized 49 members of the General Assembly for their work during the 2023 legislative session protecting public safety in the state with the Association's 2023 Defender of Public Safety Award.
Law enforcement and public safety across North Carolina got a significant boost last year from the General Assembly as many bills supporting both became law.