S3 E1: Evaluating North Carolina's Criminal Justice System

DPS Safety Scoop

For the first episode of season three we are shining the spotlight on an initiative that is relatively new to the department, but making great strides throughout the state. Brandy McKoy, the Director of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, shares the history of the group since it was established in 2020, and the different ways it is pursuing the goal to ensure a fair and equitable criminal justice system for all in North Carolina. Throughout this episode she dives into how the task force has evolved over the years, what was accomplished in 2023 and what lies on the horizon.

Resources:

• 2023 TREC Annual Report
• TREC Website - DOJ
• TREC Website - DPS
• Task Force Roster