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• Proposed Policy Shifts and Legislative Reforms Target North Carolina’s ‘Wandering Officer’ Loophole to Strengthen Law Enforcement Accountability

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  A multi-part investigation by Carolina Public Press has identified nearly 700 "wandering officers"—individuals who were dismissed for misconduct only to find employment at other ag...

• North Carolina Transparency Gaps Allow Fired Law Enforcement Officers to Secure New Roles Nationwide

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Systemic failures in North Carolina record-keeping and a lack of mandatory decertification standards allow disciplined officers to find employment at new agencies. Research indicat...

• National Study Links Prior Misconduct to Future Police Abuse and Urges Strict Federal Hiring Standards

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A comprehensive analysis published in the Journal of Applied Psychology reveals that 20% of police officers commit professional misconduct within five years of hire. The research i...

• Investigative Report Reveals Hundreds Of Dismissed Officers Rehired Across North Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  A three part investigative series by Carolina Public Press has identified nearly 700 "wandering officers" currently active in North Carolina despite being fired from previous depar...