President’s Message

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 24th. No matter how well I plan I am always out on Christmas Eve doing some last [...]

President’s Message

You are the Future
We are celebrating a very important date in our most recent history, our two year anniversary. It seems just like yesterday that Ricky, Randy, and I sat down and decided to form the North Carolina Sheriff Police Alliance. We wanted to form an employee organization that was very responsive to the needs [...]

President’s Message

 
Risking Our Lives While They Empty Our Pockets
 
I am making all of our members aware of an issue that has surfaced that may negatively impact each sworn officer in this state. For the upcoming budget the House of Representatives has proposed a licensing fee for sworn law enforcement officers. The proposal calls for charging each [...]

President’s Message

President’s Message

 
Take Charge of Your Career
            I get questions all the time about education and the future of law enforcement. I personally believe that education is going to play a more important role in the advancement in the law enforcement profession. For one thing more and more officers are entering the profession with degrees.
            I know [...]

President’s Message

 
Things are tough, but so are we!
 
 
It’s a new year! We have a new and refreshing president. I love the way he has given hope to a nation so desperately in need of some good news. He is the bright light in what so far has been a dismal new year. We keep seeing more [...]

One Profession Across North Carolina

I have been traveling around the state lately in an effort to recruit members. I have met a lot of officers across this state. I have been treated great in almost all of the places I have been. This treatment has reminded me that we are all part of one great profession, a profession that [...]

Your Turnout at City Hall Made a Huge Difference

Thank You! I want to take this time to thank the Durham Law Enforcement and Fire Protection communities. You showed up in force on Friday May 30th at Durham City Hall to support us in our pursuit of pay raises for public safety employees. It was impressive to see that many people in one [...]

Durham Police Officers Need Your Help!

On May 29th, 2008, on the second floor of city hall Durham City Council will be holding budget hearings on the Police Department’s budget, which include pay raises requested by Chief Lopez. It is important that we have a strong showing. I am asking for as many people that can possibly be [...]

Unity Works

I have been in law enforcement now for 28 years. I have seen a lot of fads, or innovations, come and go. I have witnessed the revolution that in-car computers and cameras have brought. I have witnessed the development of the taser, which seems more like Star Trek than police work. DNA has changed the [...]