Andy Wells on Crime

Support police as first line of defense

Answer: "Every day you read stories about murders, robberies, drug crimes. Our first line of defense to stop crime is police officers. We have to support the police, arrest criminals, and after a quick, fair trial send threatening criminals to jail."

Question: Where do you stand on gun control?

Answer: "I support the right to keep and bear arms. I've owned guns for years."

Support the police; arrest criminals; send them to jail

Shield police death investigation records from public

Veto Message: SB 168 includes a provision to change the handling of public records by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner which could have the unintended consequence of limiting transparency in death investigations.

Analysis by WBTV-3: Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 168 which closed a loophole that makes law enforcement records public if they are in the possession of the medical examiner. Protesters have expressed concerns that limiting public access to the death records could hide actions that happen in police custody. Some have said the lack of transparency would only serve to increase police distrust.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 43-0-7, Roll Call #877 on Jun/26/20; State Sen. Andy Wells voted YES; Passed House 109-1-0 on Jun/25/20; Vetoed by Gov. Cooper on Jul/6/20.

Second Chance Act: expunge misdemeanors & under-age crimes

Summary by NC Justice Center: Nearly 1 in 4 North Carolinians has a criminal record; this landmark piece of bipartisan legislation provides clean slate relief for thousands of people with criminal records to have their records expunged. NC's "revolving door" criminal justice system has devastated communities around the state, and disproportionately impacts Black communities & other people of color.

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 119-0-1 on Jun/10/20; passed Senate 47-0-3 on Jun/16/20; State Sen. Andy Wells voted YES; signed by Gov. Cooper on Jun/25/20.

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