Winston-Salem was the scene of a critical roundtable discussion as Governor Josh Stein and Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough aimed to address the twin challenges of crime response and prevention. Stein’s conversation with an assembly of law enforcement leaders underscored a pressing need for a comprehensive public safety strategy. Information obtained by the Office of the Governor of North Carolina revealed that the meeting included sheriffs from Forsyth and Guilford counties, as well as police chiefs from multiple cities and the state’s mental health professionals.
Putting a spotlight on the collective effort required for safer communities, Governor Stein told attendees, “It will take all of us to make our communities safer – from local law enforcement to our mental health care professionals,” as mentioned on the North Carolina Office of the Governor. Evidently seeking to reinforce law enforcement support, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough, amidst sharing the opportunities and challenges in law enforcement, appreciated the Governor’s advocacy for tackling the issue of vacancies in the field.
Statewide collaboration and smart crime-fighting tactics were also promoted by NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, who said, “The Department of Public Safety will continue to work with local law enforcement across the state to learn best practices and ensure that we are working together to make sure every North Carolinian is safe in their community,” according to the statement provided by the governor’s office…