Police Jurisdiction/Authority: Study From Burlington Police Department

Posted: June 11, 2017

Crystal Meade is working alongside the Burlington Police Department in an effort to research policies of the 50 American states and prepare and propose a NC law that would unify the local level officers with statewide authority/jurisdiction, if passed. The related study that is underway would benefit from the participation of all possible police chiefs from all states in the following survey, for which a description in provided below. It is only necessary for each chief to take the survey once, even if they should receive it from multiple sources.

Link to survey for American States: Police Jurisdiction/Authority - Chiefs.

'This survey is presented by the North Carolina, Burlington Police Department to the Chiefs Associations of the varying American states, or the closest relating association with the same cause. This survey is an effort to obtain data that is critical to policy analysis and evaluation regarding police jurisdiction and authority for local level police officers. The purpose of this study is to research and evaluate extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) police authority and various laws throughout the fifty American states. The data collected by this survey will not only aid in the evaluation of the varying states policies, but also in the formulation and establishment of a policy proposal that, if passed by the North Carolina Generally Assembly, would ultimately modify state law. The policy goal is to unify local level police officers with statewide jurisdiction in a way that is effective, efficient, and adequate. Currently, North Carolina operates under a one-mile extra-jurisdictional allowance, provided by law. It is understood that not all departments will maintain records for the information linked to every question. Although an effort to answer every question is optimal, missing data may be inevitable. If there are additional resources that may be tapped for relevant research purposes, please indicate those resources in the associated question in the survey. We ask that the Chief of each department complete this survey. The Burlington Police Department appreciates your willingness to participate in this study.'

Any questions or comments regarding this survey or the subject of police jurisdiction/authority, can be directed to Ms. Crystal Meade, at [email protected]. If you are interested in learning about the results of this study or would like a copy of the final report, please indicate this in the subject line of an email to Ms. Meade at [email protected].

The Burlington Police Department appreciates both your time and willingness to participate in this survey. We value your opinion and openness to networking. We thank you.