Governor's Crime Commission
Governor's Crime Commission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of North Carolina residents, enhance public safety, and reduce and prevent crime by improving the criminal justice system.
Federal Funding Update
Submit Byrne JAG Applications by June 10
The GCC is currently accepting applications for Byrne Justice Assistance Grants for law enforcement. We encourage agencies, especially those serving communities designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce as Tier 1 communities, to submit applications for:
- Radios, with priority given to VIPER radios
- Cameras, with priority given to body, in-car and street cameras
- Mobile data terminals
Federal Funding Update

Commission News and Publications
- Factsheet: Funding Concerns Continue for North Carolina's Crime Victim Services, April 2025
- Newsletter: The GIST, April 2025
- Governor Shares Criminal Justice Priorities with Crime Commission
- Orange County Sheriff Tapped to Serve as Chair of Governor's Crime Commission
- GCC Research and Evidence-Building Priorities Action Plan, January 2025
- The State of Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention in North Carolina, 2023-2024
- Blog: 5 Tips for a Successful Grant Application
- GCC Chair Receives Longleaf Pine Award; Announces Retirement
- CJAC: Demographic Analysis of Arrestees Using Computerized Criminal Histories
- CJAC: Officer Rates in North Carolina, 2019-2022
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