State of North Carolina Archives: on Crime
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
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
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
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
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
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