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NC Gen Stat § 20-183.31 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3D - Automatic License Plate Reader Systems.|§ 20-183.31 - Regulation of use.

 20-183.31. Regulation of use.(a) Any State or local law enforcement agency using an automatic license plate reader system must adopt a written policy governing its use before the automatic license plate reader system is operational. The policy shall address all of the following:(1) Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.(2) Data retention.(3) Sharing of data with other law enforcement agencies.(4) Training of automatic license plate reader system operators.(5) Supervisory oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.(6) Internal data security and access.(7) Annual or more frequent auditing and reporting of automatic license plate reader system use and effectiveness to the head of the agency responsible for operating the system.(8) Accessing data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.(9) Any other subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.(b) Data obtained by a law enforcement agency in accordance with this section or G.S. 20-183.32 shall be obtained, accessed, preserved, or disclosed only for law enforcement or criminal justice purposes.(c) Any law enforcement agency using an automatic license plate reader system must keep maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.  (2015-190, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-183.32 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3D - Automatic License Plate Reader Systems.|§ 20-183.32 - Preservation and disclosure of records.

 20-183.32. Preservation and disclosure of records.(a) Captured plate data obtained by an automatic license plate reader system, operated by or on behalf of a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes, shall not be preserved for more than 90 days after the date the data is captured.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, data obtained by an automatic license plate reader may be preserved for more than 90 days pursuant to any of the following:(1) A preservation request under subsection (c) of this section.(2) A search warrant issued pursuant to Article 11 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes.(3) A federal search warrant issued in compliance with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.(c) Upon the request of a law enforcement agency, the custodian of the captured plate data shall take all necessary steps to immediately preserve captured plate data in its possession. A requesting agency must specify in a written, sworn statement all of the following:(1) The location of the particular camera or cameras for which captured plate data must be preserved and the particular license plate for which captured plate data must be preserved.(2) The date or dates and time frames for which captured plate data must be preserved.(3) Specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the captured plate data is relevant and material to an ongoing criminal or missing persons investigation or is needed to prove a violation of a motor carrier safety regulation.(4) The case and identity of the parties involved in that case.After one year from the date of the initial preservation request, the captured plate data obtained by an automatic license plate reader system shall be destroyed according to the custodian's own record or data retention policy, unless the custodian receives within that period another preservation request under this subsection, in which case the retention period established under this subsection shall reset.(d) A law enforcement agency that uses an automatic license plate reader system in accordance with G.S. 20-183.31 shall update the system from the databases specified therein every 24 hours if such updates are available or as soon as practicable after such updates become available.(e) Captured plate data obtained in accordance with this Article is confidential and not a public record as that term is defined in G.S. 132-1. Data shall not be disclosed except to a federal, State, or local law enforcement agency for a legitimate law enforcement or public safety purpose pursuant to a written request from the requesting agency. Written requests may be in electronic format. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring the disclosure of captured plate data if a law enforcement agency determines that disclosure will compromise an ongoing investigation. Captured plate data shall not be sold for any purpose.  (2015-190, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-184 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-184 - Patrol under supervision of Department of Public Safety.

 20-184. Patrol under supervision of Department of Public Safety.The Secretary of Public Safety, under the direction of the Governor, shall have supervision, direction and control of the State Highway Patrol. The Secretary shall establish in the Department of Public Safety a State Highway Patrol Division, prescribe regulations governing the Division, and assign to the Division such duties as the Secretary may deem proper.  (1935, c. 324, s. 2; 1939, c. 387, s. 1; 1941, c. 36; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1977, c. 70, ss. 13, 14, 15; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g), (hh); 2015-241, s. 16A.7(i).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-185 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-185 - Personnel; appointment; salaries.

 20-185. Personnel; appointment; salaries.(a) The State Highway Patrol shall consist of a commanding officer, who shall be appointed by the Governor and whose rank shall be designated by the Governor, and such additional subordinate officers and members as the Secretary of Public Safety, with the approval of the Governor, shall direct. Members of the State Highway Patrol shall be appointed by the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and Secretary. The commanding officer, other officers and members of the State Highway Patrol shall be paid such salaries as may be established by the Division of Personnel of the Department of Administration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, the number of supervisory personnel of the State Highway Patrol shall not exceed a number equal to twenty-one percent (21%) of the personnel actually serving as uniformed highway patrolmen. Nothing in the previous sentence is intended to require the demotion, reassignment or change in status of any member of the State Highway Patrol presently assigned in a supervisory capacity. If a reduction in the number of Highway Patrol personnel assigned in supervisory capacity is required in order for the State Highway Patrol to meet the mandatory maximum percentage of supervisory personnel as set out in the fourth sentence of this subsection, that reduction shall be achieved through normal attrition resulting from supervisory personnel resigning, retiring or voluntarily transferring from supervisory positions.(a1) Applicants for employment as a State Trooper shall be at least 21 years of age and not more than 39 years of age as of the first day of patrol school. Highway Patrol enforcement personnel hired on or after July 1, 2013, shall retire not later than the end of the month in which their 62nd birthday falls.(b) to (f) Repealed by Session Laws 1979, 2nd Session, c. 1272, s. 2.(g), (h) Struck out by Session Laws 1961, c. 833, s. 6.2.(i) Positions in the State Highway Patrol approved by the General Assembly in the first fiscal year of a biennium to be added in the second fiscal year of a biennium may not be filled before adjustments to the budget for the second fiscal year of the budget are enacted by the General Assembly. If a position to be added in the State Highway Patrol for the second fiscal year of the biennium requires training, no applicant may be trained to fill the position until the budget adjustments for the second fiscal year are enacted by the General Assembly.  (1929, c. 218, s. 1; 1931, c. 381; 1935, c. 324, s. 1; 1937, c. 313, s. 1; 1941, c. 36; 1947, c. 461, s. 1; 1953, c. 1195, s. 1; 1955, c. 372; 1957, c. 1394; 1959, cc. 370, 1320; 1961, c. 833, s. 6.2; 1973, c. 59; 1975, c. 61, ss. 1, 2; c. 716, s. 5; 1977, c. 70, ss. 6-8, 13; c. 329, ss. 1-3; cc. 749, 889; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1272, s. 2; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1066, s. 133; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g), (p); 2013-289, s. 9; 2015-241, s. 16A.7(j).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-185.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-185.1 - Trooper training; reimbursement.

 20-185.1. Trooper training; reimbursement.(a) Trooper Training Reimbursement. - The training of State Troopers is a substantial investment of State resources that provides individuals with skills that are transferable to other law enforcement opportunities. The State may require an individual to agree in writing to reimburse a portion of the training costs incurred if the individual completes the training and becomes a State Trooper but does not remain a State Trooper for 36 months. The portion of the State's cost to be reimbursed is thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000), less one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each month an individual served as a State Trooper and member of the State Highway Patrol.(b) Administration. - The Secretary of Public Safety shall perform all of the administrative functions necessary to implement the reimbursement agreements required by this section, including rule making, disseminating information, implementing contracts, and taking other necessary actions.(c) Hardships. - No contract shall be enforced under this section if the Secretary finds that it is impossible for the individual to serve as a member of the State Highway Patrol due to death, health-related reasons, or other hardship.(d) Law Enforcement Agency Requirements. - If a State Trooper separates from the State Highway Patrol before 36 months of service following completion of the training program and the State Trooper is hired within six months of separation from the State Highway Patrol by a municipal law enforcement agency, a Sheriff's office, or a company police agency certified under Chapter 74E of the General Statutes, then that hiring entity is liable to the State in the amount of thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000), to be paid in full within 90 days of the date the State Trooper is employed by the hiring entity. No hiring entity shall make any arrangement to circumvent any portion of this subsection.  (2018-5, s. 35.25(c); 2018-97, s. 8.1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-186 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-186 - Oath of office.

 20-186. Oath of office.Each member of the State Highway Patrol shall subscribe and file with the Secretary of Public Safety an oath of office for the faithful performance of his duties.  (1929, c. 218, s. 2; 1937, c. 339, s. 1; 1941, c. 36; 1977, c. 70, s. 9; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-187 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-187 - Orders and rules for organization and conduct.

 20-187. Orders and rules for organization and conduct.The Secretary of Public Safety is authorized and empowered to make all necessary orders, rules and regulations for the organization, assignment, and conduct of the members of the State Highway Patrol. Such orders, rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the Governor.  (1929, c. 218, ss. 1, 3; 1931, c. 381; 1933, c. 214, ss. 1, 2; 1939, c. 387, s. 2; 1941, c. 36; 1977, c. 70, s. 13; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-187.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-187.2 - Badges and service side arms of deceased or retiring members of State, city, and county law enforcement agencies; weapons of active members.

 20-187.2. Badges and service side arms of deceased or retiring members of State, city, and county law enforcement agencies; weapons of active members.(a) Surviving spouses, or in the event such members die unsurvived by a spouse, surviving children of members of North Carolina State, city, and county law enforcement agencies killed in the line of duty or who are members of such agencies at the time of their deaths, and retiring members of such agencies shall receive upon request and at no cost to them, the badge worn or carried by such deceased or retiring member. The governing body of a law enforcement agency may, in its discretion, also award to a retiring member or surviving relatives as provided herein, upon request, the service side arm of such deceased or retiring members, at a price determined by such governing body, upon determining that the person receiving the weapon is not ineligible to own, possess, or receive a firearm under the provisions of State or federal law, or if the weapon has been rendered incapable of being fired. Governing body shall mean for county and local alcohol beverage control officers, the county or local board of alcoholic control; for all other law enforcement officers with jurisdiction limited to a municipality or town, the city or town council; for all other law enforcement officers with countywide jurisdiction, the board of county commissioners; for all State law enforcement officers, the head of the department.(b) Active members of North Carolina State, city, and county law enforcement agencies, upon change of type of weapons, may purchase the weapon worn or carried by such member at a price which shall be the average yield to the State, city, or county from the sale of similar weapons during the preceding year.(c) For purposes of this section, certified probation and parole officers shall be considered members of a North Carolina State law enforcement agency.  (1971, c. 669; 1973, c. 1424; 1975, c. 44; 1977, c. 548; 1979, c. 882; 1987, c. 122; 2013-369, s. 19; 2016-77, s. 9(b); 2021-116, s. 1.3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-187.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-187.3 - Quotas prohibited.

 20-187.3. Quotas prohibited.(a) The Secretary of Public Safety shall not make or permit to be made any order, rule, or regulation requiring the issuance of any minimum number of traffic citations, or ticket quotas, by any member or members of the State Highway Patrol. Pay and promotions of members of the Highway Patrol shall be based on their overall job performance and not on the basis of the volume of citations issued or arrests made. Members of the Highway Patrol shall be subject to the salary schedule established by the Secretary of Public Safety and shall receive longevity pay for service as applicable to other State employees generally.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2018-5, s. 35.25(b), effective July 1, 2018.  (1981, c. 429; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1034, ss. 106, 107; c. 1116, s. 89; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2012-142, s. 25.2C(d); 2013-382, s. 9.1(c); 2018-5, s. 35.25(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-187.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-187.4 - Disposition of retired service animals.

 20-187.4. Disposition of retired service animals.(a) Upon determination that any service animal is no longer fit or needed for public service, the State or unit of local government may transfer ownership of the animal at a price determined by the State or unit of local government and upon any other terms and conditions as the State or unit of local government deems appropriate, to any of the following individuals, if that individual agrees to accept ownership, care, and custody of the service animal:(1) The officer or employee who had normal custody and control of the service animal during the service animal's public service to the State or unit of local government.(2) A surviving spouse, or in the event such officer or employee dies unsurvived by a spouse, surviving children of the officer or employee killed in the line of duty who had normal custody and control of the service animal during the service animal's public service to the State or unit of local government.(3) An organization or program dedicated to the assistance or support of service animals retired from public service.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) "Service animal." - Any horse, dog, or other animal owned by the State or a unit of local government that performs law enforcement, public safety, or emergency service functions.(2) "Unit of local government." - As defined in G.S. 159-7(b)(15).  (2016-101, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-187.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-187.5 - Trademark authorization.

 20-187.5. Trademark authorization.The North Carolina Troopers Association is authorized to use all trademarks identifying the North Carolina State Highway Patrol held by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety or its Divisions. The use authorized under this section shall be limited to purposes that support the State Highway Patrol, employees of the State Highway Patrol, and the family members of the employees of the State Highway Patrol.  (2017-57, s. 16B.8(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-189 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-189 - Patrolmen assigned to Governor's office.

 20-189. Patrolmen assigned to Governor's office.The Secretary of Public Safety, at the request of the Governor, shall assign and attach two members of the State Highway Patrol to the office of the Governor, there to be assigned such duties and perform such services as the Governor may direct. The salary of the State Highway Patrol members so assigned to the office of the Governor shall be paid from appropriations made to the office of the Governor and shall be fixed in an amount to be determined by the Governor.  (1941, cc. 23, 36; 1965, c. 1159; 1977, c. 70, s. 13; 1983, c. 717, s. 6; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 955, ss. 2, 3; 2006-203, s. 15; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2012-83, s. 30.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-189.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-189.1 - Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.

 20-189.1. Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.(a) Creation. - There is created within the Highway Patrol a Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail. The Lieutenant Governor shall submit the names of three sworn members in good standing of the North Carolina Highway Patrol to the Commander, and the Commander shall assign those officers to serve in the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail. The Lieutenant Governor is authorized to remove any members of the detail, with or without cause. If the Lieutenant Governor removes a member of the detail, the Lieutenant Governor shall submit to the Commander the name of an officer to replace the member who has been removed and the Commander shall assign the replacement. Members of the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail shall continue to be employed by the North Carolina Highway Patrol subject to the laws, rules, and regulations of the Highway Patrol. The North Carolina Highway Patrol shall provide vehicles necessary for the carrying out of the Detail's duties under this Article.(b) Duties. - The members of the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail shall protect the Lieutenant Governor and the Lieutenant Governor's immediate family and perform duties as assigned by the Lieutenant Governor relating to the protection of the Lieutenant Governor.  (2017-57, s. 16B.4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-189.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-189.2 - State Highway Patrol Security Detail.

 20-189.2. State Highway Patrol Security Detail.The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, while traveling within the State on State business, may request a security detail. The request shall be made to the commander of the State Highway Patrol. If the request is made at least 48 hours in advance, the commander shall provide the detail. If the request is made less than 48 hours in advance, the commander shall provide the detail unless doing so would otherwise impair the ability of the State Highway patrol to perform its lawful duties.  (2017-57, s. 16B.9.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-190 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-190 - Uniforms; motor vehicles and arms; expense incurred; color of vehicle.

 20-190. Uniforms; motor vehicles and arms; expense incurred; color of vehicle.The Department of Public Safety shall adopt some distinguishing uniform for the members of said State Highway Patrol, and furnish each member of the Patrol with an adequate number of said uniforms and each member of said Patrol force when on duty shall be dressed in said uniform. The Department of Public Safety shall likewise furnish each member of the Patrol with a suitable motor vehicle, and necessary arms, and provide for all reasonable expense incurred by said Patrol while on duty, provided, that not less than eighty-three percent (83%) of the number of motor vehicles operated on the highways of the State by members of the State Highway Patrol shall be painted a uniform color of black and silver.  (1929, c. 218, s. 5; 1941, c. 36; 1955, c. 1132, ss. 1, 1 1/4, 1 3/4; 1957, c. 478, s. 1; c. 673, s. 1; 1961, c. 342; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1977, c. 70, s. 15; 1979, c. 229; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-190.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-190.1 - Patrol vehicles to have sirens; sounding siren.

 20-190.1. Patrol vehicles to have sirens; sounding siren.Every motor vehicle operated on the highways of the State by officers and members of the State Highway Patrol shall be equipped with a siren. Whenever any such officer or member operating any unmarked car shall overtake another vehicle on the highway after sunset of any day and before sunrise for the purpose of stopping the same or apprehending the driver thereof, he shall sound said siren before stopping such other vehicle. (1957, c. 478, s. 1 1/2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-190.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-190.3 - Assignment of new highway patrol cars.

 20-190.3. Assignment of new highway patrol cars.All new highway patrol cars, whether marked or unmarked, placed in service after July 1, 1985, shall be assigned to all members of the Highway Patrol. (1985, c. 757, s. 165; 1987, c. 738, s. 122; 1989, c. 752, s. 114.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-191 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.|§ 20-191 - Use of facilities.

 20-191. Use of facilities.Office space and other equipment and facilities of the Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, presently being used by the State Highway Patrol shall continue to be used by the Patrol, and joint use of space, equipment and facilities between any division of the Department of Transportation and the State Highway Patrol may continue, unless such arrangements are changed by agreements between the Secretary of Public Safety and the Secretary of Transportation.  (1929, c. 218, s. 6; 1937, c. 313, s. 1; 1941, c. 36; 1947, c. 461, s. 2; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1977, c. 70, s. 11; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)