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Point of Law

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against NC Officer Over Fatal OIS

In his ruling, Senior U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen said Kerl probably made errors on the day of the shooting. But under the law, he said, they were reasonable ones, making her immune to the claims in the lawsuit.

November 19, 2021

Patrol

North Carolina Officers Respond to Alligator in Residential Area

The alligator attempted entry into the community pool area. When officers arrived, the alligator had broken through porch lattice at the reservation office, the department said on Facebook.

October 26, 2021

Patrol

NC Principal Apologizes for Letting Football Player Honor Fallen SRO with "Blue Lives" Flag

The player carried the flag for Officer Julio Herrera who died in early October.

October 21, 2021

Patrol

North Carolina Officer Killed in Highway Crash

Officers, including Ryan Hayworth, 23, were investigating a single-car crash in the area when another car crashed into the back of the officers' patrol vehicle. Hayworth was killed.

October 18, 2021

Patrol

Foundation to Pay Off Mortgage for Slain NC Deputy's Family

According to Tunnel to Towers, the donation to the Ward family was one of 50 granted during the charity's largest one-day mortgage payoff. Representatives of the foundation said this was due in part to an outpouring of support it received after the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

October 8, 2021

Patrol

Raleigh Officers Must be Vaccinated for Promotion

According to the City of Raleigh’s website, the policy will remain in place until Wake County’s COVID positivity rate drops below 5 percent and the virus no longer has substantial community spread.

September 15, 2021

Patrol

NC Officers Fatally Shoot Man During Gun Grab Attack in Station Parking Lot

According to police, 41-year-old Christopher Moore came into the parking lot, set fire to a police vehicle and assaulted an officer.

August 30, 2021

Investigations

NC Police Investigating Historical Human Bone Found by Dog

The Rocky Mount Police Department said someone reported finding the bone Wednesday at the Best Friend’s Dog Park and a “preliminary investigation” revealed it was human.

August 27, 2021

Training

Charlotte Opens Police De-Escalation Training Center

The facility is the first of its kind in the Southeast, and will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts for officers that will enhance communication skills and increase opportunities for better outcomes through real-life scenarios, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

August 18, 2021

Patrol

NC Officer Dies After House Fire Response

Emergency medical services personnel on the scene began life-saving measures and took the officer to the hospital but he did not survive.

August 16, 2021

Patrol

NC Officer Shot, Critically Wounded

The officers tried to talk to the suspect about his arrest warrants, that's when he pulled a weapon and fired it several times at the officers, according to Forest City Police.

August 10, 2021

Command

NC Sheriff Found Dead in His Home

The Richmond County (NC) Sheriff's Office reported Thursday that Sheriff James Clemmons had been found dead in his home.

August 6, 2021