State of North Carolina Archives: on Crime
Cheri Beasley:
End cash bail, some mandatory minimum sentences
Cheri supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and reforms including increasing investments in public safety, community policing, racial bias, de-escalation, and crisis intervention training for law enforcement. She supports investing in
resources for alternative first responders like mental health professionals and substance abuse counselors. We must have comprehensive reforms that establish accountability, increase transparency, and put more resources into public safety--not less.
She supports expanding the use of drug treatment and mental health courts and legalizing and regulating cannabis. She also supports reforming sentencing, including ending some mandatory minimums and ending the cash bail system particularly
for nonviolent offenders. She also supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and investing in reentry programs that help returning citizens successfully re-enter society after serving their time and become contributing members of our communities.
Source: 2022 N.C. Senate campaign website CheriBeasley.com
Dec 1, 2021
Elizabeth Dole:
Supports use of federal death penalty
Dole supports the following principles regarding crime: - Support the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
- Support mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs.
- Support strict penalties for internet crime.
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Dole adds, "After many years of decline, the recent up tick in levels of violent crime is very disturbing. I am committed to making certain the federal government
maintains a robust domestic law enforcement role while partnering with state and local law enforcement agencies to provide assistance where appropriate. If our citizens do not feel safe in their homes little else we do matters. "
Source: N.C. Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test
Jun 18, 2008
Marjorie K. Eastman:
Law enforcement stretched fighting rise in violent crime
Among the most tragic ripple effects of the pandemic is the rise of violent crime. Local law enforcement agencies are being stretched to their limits as they work to protect and serve our communities. This rise in crime threatens the safety and
well-being of everybody, and we all have a role to play in confronting this crisis. Marjorie will lead from the front to bring law enforcement leaders and community members together to create a safer future for all North Carolinians.
Source: 2021 N.C. Senate campaign website MarjorieKEastman.com
Oct 20, 2021
Pat McCrory:
Celebrate police who come back stronger after getting shot
Two years ago, just before arriving to deliver the State of the State address, I received a phone call informing me that Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Potts was fighting for his life. You see, during a routine traffic stop on Highway 70, Trooper
Potts was shot four times. He was shot in his hands, shoulder and directly in his face. He was left for dead by the assailant. I traveled to Duke University Medical Center to visit Trooper Potts. Since the shooting, there have been surgeries, grueling
rehabilitative therapy and personal reassessment.Some advised Trooper Potts to turn in his badge and to pursue a safer line of work. But Trooper Potts did not walk away. Instead, he overcame his obstacles and today, he is assigned to the
North Carolina Highway Patrol Training Academy.
Like Trooper Potts, I'm proud to report the State of North Carolina has come back even stronger. Its people are resilient, and our future is bright.
Source: State of the State address to 2015 N.C. Legislature
Feb 4, 2015
Robert Pittenger:
Support the death penalty
Pittenger indicates support of the following principles regarding crime.- Support the death penalty in North Carolina.
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Increase funding for state and local emergency agencies to prevent and to respond to terrorist attacks.
Source: 2004 N.C. Congressional National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
Robert Pittenger:
End parole for repeat violent offenders
Pittenger indicates support of the following principles regarding crime.- Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and
job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
- End parole for repeat violent offenders.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
Source: 2004 N.C. Congressional National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
Sandy Smith:
Maximum penalty for horrible crimes like murder and rape
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Stricter punishment reduces crime"?
A: This is a loaded question, it really depends on the crime. I am for the maximum penalty for horrible crimes like murder and rape.
Source: OnTheIssues.org interview of 2020 N.C. Senate candidates
Jul 21, 2019
Sean Haugh:
Moratorium on death penalty; plus alternative sentencing
Haugh indicates support for the following principles regarding crime.- Support a two-year moratorium on the death penalty.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when
released.
- Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
- Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
- Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
Source: 2004 N.C. Congressional National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
Mark Walker:
Law enforcement hemorrhaging lacking support and resources
I'm running for Governor to protect our children and families. Our law enforcement departments across the state are on life support hemorrhaging for lack of support and resources.
We can't allow this to happen in North Carolina; we won't let this happen in North Carolina.
Source: 2024 N.C. Governor campaign website Walker4NC.com
Aug 2, 2023
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