Law & Public Safety
A preview of Locke’s new report about crime and policing in North Carolina
The report is called “More cops, less crime: how intensive community policing can solve North Carolina’s crime problem.” It makes four points. First, crime continues to be a problem in North Carolina. Second, the burden of…
NC Supreme Court affirms North Carolinians’ right to a fair trial
It is an ancient principle of natural justice that courts must interpret the meaning of laws and regulations in an independent and unbiased manner. That’s why, in addition to carrying a pair of scales, Justice is usually…
Iryna Zarutska’s murder is a wake-up call
Iryna Zarutska’s murder revealed multiple deficiencies in North Carolina’s systems for protecting public safety and maintaining public order A recently enacted bill called “Iryna’s Law” does a good job of addressing several…
Mandating statewide bail guidelines and background checks
The murders of a Ukrainian refugee and an aspiring teacher brought to light holes in the judicial system, including a lack of bail bond guides for magistrates Some judicial officials may be overwhelmed by the number of…
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