An organization called Concerns of Police Survivors has designated today the first National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The organization argues that “[i]n light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all.” It suggests taking steps like thanking an officer, wearing blue, or posting a positive story about police on social media. Officers have a tremendous amount of power, and as a result face constant scrutiny. In my view, such scrutiny is entirely appropriate. At the same time, it is a great idea to recognize and to be grateful for the many officers who are doing their very best to perform a tough job. Especially given the recent assassination of two officers in New York and the overall increase in officer deaths in 2014 (discussed here in the Washington Post), today seems like a good a day to do so. In other news: North Carolina’s Chief Justice calls for more money, technology, cases. Mark Martin was just sworn in as the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The News and Observer reports here on his remarks at the ceremony. Among other things, he called for “adequate funding” for the courts; for a focus on innovation throughout the court system, including implementation of electronic filing; and for his court to hear and to decide more cases than it has in recent years. First [...]
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