BACK TALK!
On this page you will be able to send an editorial or a story you would like to share with our readers. If you would like to make a comment on issues of today or write about something that concerns you or others feel free to do so. This is your chance to express yourself. Please note that any article or editorial submitted will read for its accuracy. The editors of this web site reserve the right to edit any and all articles submitted. Send articles, stories and editorials to rickey@ncpolice.org for submission to the readers of the NCSPA and Public. Feel free to use a nic name or user name as your sign off at the end of your submission. This will allow you to protect your identity. FEEL FREE TO BACK TALK!
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I guess I’ll be the first one to put something on the editorial page. Oh well here goes. This last December I joined the NCSPA. In the past I had many opportunities to join other organizations who claim to represent police officers. My concern has always been for protecting cops here in NC. Laws and politics of North Carolina can be very unique to police officers here in NC. It is for that reason I made the decision to join the NCSPA. Keep the money here in North Carolina and you’ll keep me as a member!
Bluelight1043
I have been getting statements from another police association with payment do to them. The statement is set up like an actual billing statement. The tone can be considered very threatening in its content. Any officer who has gotten one of these discard it in any manner you choose. Your under no obligation to belong in an organization you don’t want to. I’m glad I don’t have that as an issue with the N C Sheriff Police Alliance. Thanks guys for all you are doing. You handled my case with my department in a very well thought out and positive manner. Best money I ever spent. Representation on a moments notice. Things started happening right away. Issues were resolved instantly upon notice where time and movement made the difference.
CopinNC@
As a deputy sheriff in NC I feel that we have finally found an organization who understands the real needs and issues of a deputy sheriff. I called NCSPA at the number provided. I was anticipating leaving a message. Fortunately, the question I had was not an emergency. However, I did not realize that when I made the call at 3:20am the call would be answered by a live person. Not only was it a live person but it was the secretary himself, Rickey Padgett. I thought I was going to speak with the answering service. He told me that they did not use the answering service because it was too impersonal to the members and that when I had an issue I needed answers or I would not be calling. I quickly apologized for call that time of the morning. We spoke another 10 minutes and my questions were answered. WOW, what a way to go! I’m now a proud member of the NCSPA. If you’re not a member when you read this you need to get on it right away! Join today!
TMatters
While I’m not a police officer I am the wife of one. My husband works long hours to provide for the family. He works his primary job and two part time jobs. I work a full time job and we have 3 children. I did not know you guys existed until I found you on a google search. However, with issues for law enforcement being what they are I am glad to see you here in the state of North Carolina. My dad was a cop for 32 years. I know what its like to belong to a police family. When I called the number provided on the web site the last thing I thought was that I would speak to someone with answers and a positive commitment for law enforcement officers. This is rare in this day and time when you have to search for good guys. I googled in the NC Governors race and wanted to see who cops were supporting , and there it was NCSPA and the Troopers Association supporting Bev Perdue. Through your web site I have been placed on an email list that keeps me current to law enforcement issues and key political races. Needless to say Bev Perdue has my vote for NC Governor along with the vote of my family and friends. I am able to pass a long vital information on law enforcement issues that do affect cops everywhere. My husband is informed by the web site and emails through me on almost a daily basis. He actually gets tickled over it as he thinks I can be over informative. Either way thanks for the web site and your services to cops like my husband and the spouses.
Kalani Johnson
As one who has been involved in an officer shooting I can tell you the importance of having your own attorney and not your agency attorney to represent you. I was charged with an incident involving a shooting of a suspect. When you pull the trigger or you are charged with another type of duty related incident your life will take on a new meaning. I didn’t have my own attorney and I did not think I needed one. After all, I’m one of the good guys, Right? My agency will protect me, wrong! Everybody stood behind me and supported me until I was charged. After being charged my leaders actually stood on the other side in what they called a neutral position. It was not politically correct to support me. I have found out who my true friends were along with what a real cop looks like. A real cop is one who stands beside you when you have done the right thing even when the political winds and your leaders have let you down because of it. I met one of your NCSPA leaders when he was visiting family in my area. He did not know that I had been involved in any critical incident, nor did I tell him. He gave me a card and asked me to join. I began to think about it, since then I have decided to forgo the badge and the gun for law enforcement purposes. I no longer live in
FormerLeo
Dear Back Talk,
I am curious how deputies feel about the new trend to require deputies to enforce federal immigration laws when you encounter an illegal immigrant committing crimes. I’m trying to educate myself about the issue and have only heard the voices of the politicians (which, needless to say, does not inspire great confidence)…I’d appreciate hearing some pros and cons from the folks on the street. Thanks for all you do.
A concerned citizen.
We enforce the laws related to the illegal immigrant issue as required by law, the fact that the Sheriffs Offices will be tasked with this effort is not any different than responding to any other call since the law is the law no matter how anyone may see it. We are required to enforce the laws of the state of North Carolina. If a crime is committed than the end result may bring attention to those committing a crime and therfore this may be an action needed to reduce crime. Remember reducing crime is our goal!
Back Talk
As a citizen I feel that sll law enforcement officers should do exactly what you folks are doing. The endorment of candidates by law enforcement officers tell me a great deal about the candidate without knowing all the small details. I was not sure who to endorse for governor until I saw the NC Sheriff Police Alliance on television endorsing Bev Perdue. Like anyone else would, I checked out your web site. I like what I see. Bev has my respect and my vote and the vote of my family and friends.
J.B Hartiman - Wilmington NC
I have been reading and watching the Governors race and I am appauled at the Richard Moore camp and the lack of Integrity they are showing with the attack adds. I am a state employee and I really never get into elections but he has changed my mind. As a female I can tell you that while he spends his efforts running people down he is only doing his self a major diservice. After watching him smile and attack it shows his clear willingness to be mean and viscious. It seems as though he enjoys it entirely too much. Clean up your act Richard Moore we expect better from you as the NC Secretary of Treasure. Start leading by example. The NC voter deserve at least that much!
Theresa in Ashville
Well, I voted early today because I wanted to get a fresh start on the direction this state is heading. Beverly Perdue got my vote right out of the gate. I know that her experience in Government has not spoiled her outlook for our future. Most politicians become arrogant, spoiled and untouchable. Bev on the other hand has become closer to the voters and the children of this great state. I know she supports the law men through out the state. I spoke to some of the NCSPA members right here in Concord. They are exited about your organization and the way you guys do the bidding for each of them. My son is in the BLET school and is ready to join as we speak. Go Guys and Go BEV!
Women for Perdue in Concord, Diane
Not to very long ago myself and several other law enforcement officers were scheduled to meet with the Secretary Of Treasure Richard Moore. Our meeting was scheduled well in advance so as to easily fit us into his schedule. Upon arrival we were escorted into a conference room by his handlers and immediately advised that Mr. Moore was unavailable for the meeting. Our issues were clear, we there to discuss the 25 year retirement bill for all law enforcement and its relationship to the Secretary of Treasures office. Richard Moore knew this was the agenda well in advance. Our meeting had been set to his schedule and convenience from the start. We were very accommodating to his schedule as we understood his elected position. While we understand his time is important, so was ours. Richard Moore never rescheduled the meeting as his handlers had agreed to. We never had another meeting with him or ever received a call back rescheduling the meeting. Ignoring us will not make us go away. If Richard Moore, as the Secretary of Treasure will not meet with or discuss issues of Law enforcement as the Secretary of Treasure, what makes anyone think he will be concerned about law enforcement as the Governor of North Carolina?Will his handlers begin running the show almost immediately if he is elected? They do now! So how will it be any different?
Will there be a real access to government by the people through a Richard Moore administration? Will you get whisked away just before the scheduled meeting and told he is not available?
Will you be rescheduled for the meeting he ignored or just a continuous delay in hopes that you will forget all about meeting at all?
Feeling and seeing this first hand I can tell you this will happen again and again and again for the voters all across North Carolina if Richard Moore is elected Governor. Do you want big business running our state or even maybe Wall Street investment firms. Will that be the only way into his door for a meeting? Say No, to Richard Moore!
If he doesn’t want to meet with the people now, what makes you think he will later?
Rickey
