UPDATE TO THIS BILL- Senate Bill 1450: (Garrou): listed in this artice- Did not pass but would cause significant changes in retirement and health care. Watch for this next year. Would change retirement age to 60 years (without penalty) and … Continue reading
Monday, January 17th, 2011, by Rickey PadgettGangs OR Us Gangs – Are they declining? Are they less violent? At a time when, according to U.S. Department of Justice reports, our nation’s crime rate has been holding steady for the past several years, the Office of Juvenile … Continue reading
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010, by RickeyWe have now entered into a new era for law enforcement when your word should count for something with the ones you work with and beside. Recently, there have been those who have thrived on rumors about organizations representing law enforcement. … Continue reading
Friday, September 12th, 2008, by Rickey PadgettI have been traveling around the state lately in an effort to recruit members. I have met a lot of officers across this state. I have been treated great in almost all of the places I have been. This treatment … Continue reading
Thursday, July 24th, 2008, by Andy MillerHave you heard the news? The law enforcement profession is changing. We are hiring better educated and more technologically minded officers than ever before. They are smarter about the way things work. They are not patient; they grew up in … Continue reading
Monday, March 3rd, 2008, by Andy MillerIn the last several months there have been several changes in the make up of law enforcement organizations here in the State of North Carolina with Durham Law Enforcement setting the tone. The North Carolina Sheriff Police Alliance, Fraternal Order … Continue reading
Thursday, January 31st, 2008, by Rickey PadgettWow, 2007 is gone! This past year really went by fast. There is no doubt that 2007 has brought about a lot of change. For Randy, Rickey, myself and law enforcement all across the state it really was a year … Continue reading
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, by Andy MillerA lot of law enforcement officers have asked why Randy, Rickey, and I started a new organization. It’s simple and yet a little complicated. Like every other law enforcement officer in this state, we too have been disappointed in the … Continue reading
Thursday, November 1st, 2007, by Andy MillerWith the excitement of belonging to the NCSPA you can be very assured that great things are happening right here in North Carolina. The leaders of the Alliance have a track record in getting things done. Andy has been in … Continue reading
Monday, October 15th, 2007, by Rickey Padgett