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Most Recent
Legislative Report
"Bill Crossover --- The 2013-2014 General Assembly
deadline for most bills to cross over from one chamber
to the other has come and gone. Under the House and
Senate rules, to be considered any further in 2013 or
2014, bills must meet the deadline. However, the
deadline does not apply to bills that involve finance or
appropriations provisions. After several long
legislative days, including a ten hour marathon in the
House on Wednesday, the final push came on Thursday with
over 180 bills crossing over from the House and Senate."
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Recent News
Cumberland
County sheriff, district attorney announce crackdown on
video gambling operations
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday began
raiding video gambling sweepstakes cafes still operating
in Cumberland County since the state Supreme Court in
December ruled they are illegal.
Teams of
deputies went into three of the businesses to arrest the
owners, cite the players and seize the gaming terminals,
the Sheriff's Office said. Two homes and two cars also
were searched.
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The mission of the North Carolina Sheriffs'
Association, Inc.
is to serve as the statewide
voice to protect, promote, preserve, and enhance
the Office of Sheriff in North Carolina through
education, training, and legislative initiatives
that increase public saftety and protect the rights
of the citizens of North Carolina.
The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association, the professional organization of our state's 100 Sheriffs, works to strengthen the law enforcement services Sheriffs provide to the people of North Carolina.
From its headquarters in Raleigh, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association
acts as an advocate for Sheriffs’ Offices around the state by monitoring actions of the General Assembly, courts and other government agencies which affect the criminal justice system.
The Association acts as a voice for Sheriffs. We coordinate with state government officials and agencies to improve programs related to law enforcement. We cooperate with and assist the National Sheriffs’ Association and other organizations that focus on law enforcement issues.
The Association provides an information clearinghouse for our members, with rapid distribution of news items. And, the Association is a leader in supporting programs for law enforcement training and standards.
The Association promotes an Honorary Membership program and regularly keeps all members informed through newsletters and other informative mailings.
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