North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice

Commission Details

Board Website	Board Website
Long Name	North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Department	Governor's Office
Governor Appointments	27
Total Board Positions	27
Cite Name	Exec. Order
Cite Number
Ethics
Term Length	POG
Purpose	This Task Force’s mandate is to develop evidence-informed strategies and equitable policy solutions that address the structural impact of intentional and implicit racial bias while maintaining public safety for at least the following areas: 1. Law Enforcement Practices and Accountability a. Law enforcement training to promote public safety and build community support b. Use of force c. Community policing d. Recruiting and retaining a diverse and racially equitable workforce e. Law enforcement accountability and culture f. Investigations g. Pre-arrest diversion and other alternatives to arrest 2. Criminal Justice Practices and Accountability a. Pre-trial release and bail practices b. Charging decisions and criminal trials c. Use and impact of fines and fees

Member Name	Term Start Date	Term Type	Position	Requirements
Josh H. Stein	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	North Carolina Department of Justice Rep.
Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr.	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	North Carolina Department of Public Safety Rep.
Anita S. Earls	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	North Carolina Judicial Branch Rep.
Regina R. Parker	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	District and Superior Court Judges Rep.
Jeff Nieman	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	District Attorneys Rep.
Mujtaba A. Mohammed	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Public Defenders Rep.
Henderson Hill	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Organizations that represent or advocate with communities of color Rep.
Nisha G. Williams	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Victim advocates Rep.
Johnny Jennings	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Chiefs of Police Rep.
Quentin E. Miller	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Sheriffs Rep.
Clarence F. Birkhead	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Sheriffs Rep.
Preston Kelly Blakely	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Local elected officials Rep.
Michael Hawkins	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Local elected officials Rep.
Billy Gartin	November 23, 2022	Pleasure of The Governor	Member	Other appropriate representatives from local and state government, academic institutions, research or advocacy groups, etc.