My name is Andy Miller, and I am the president of the North Carolina Sheriff Police Alliance, A new organization for the next generation of law enforcement officers. We are not aligned with any other organization. As the former State President of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association, I traveled the state and talked to law enforcement officers. The message that I kept getting was that they wanted something different. Most of them had been members in the existing organizations, but were sadly disappointed in them.

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Christmas 2009

Well, it’s Christmas time again and then the New Year. This year has really flown by.  At least it has for me. I am almost prepared for Christmas. About as prepared as I can be before December 24^th. No matter how well I plan I am always out on Christmas Eve doing some last minute shopping. It never fails. Of course I am not the only one. I always have plenty of company. I am also working night shift this Christmas. I will be out there with everyone else that couldn’t get off. I will be thinking of family and friends and most of all you! Read the rest of this entry »

Budget Cuts for Law Enforcement

Times are hard and have been very trying for many in the recent months. Through it all we must look to the future and learn from the past. There is activity on poor financial investments, layoffs and reduction in salaries. Our job as an Alliance is to see that these issues are placed on the front burner to prevent collateral damage to law enforcement. We have to be the watchdog, to be ready to sound the alarm if things look as though decisions being made are not in the best interest of law enforcement and for the safety of the citizens. Read the rest of this entry »