20-189.1. Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.
(a) Creation. - There is created within the Highway Patrol a Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail. The Lieutenant Governor shall submit the names of three sworn members in good standing of the North Carolina Highway Patrol to the Commander, and the Commander shall assign those officers to serve in the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail. The Lieutenant Governor is authorized to remove any members of the detail, with or without cause. If the Lieutenant Governor removes a member of the detail, the Lieutenant Governor shall submit to the Commander the name of an officer to replace the member who has been removed and the Commander shall assign the replacement. Members of the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail shall continue to be employed by the North Carolina Highway Patrol subject to the laws, rules, and regulations of the Highway Patrol. The North Carolina Highway Patrol shall provide vehicles necessary for the carrying out of the Detail's duties under this Article.
(b) Duties. - The members of the Lieutenant Governor's Executive Protection Detail shall protect the Lieutenant Governor and the Lieutenant Governor's immediate family and perform duties as assigned by the Lieutenant Governor relating to the protection of the Lieutenant Governor. (2017-57, s. 16B.4(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 4 - State Highway Patrol.
§ 20-184 - Patrol under supervision of Department of Public Safety.
§ 20-185 - Personnel; appointment; salaries.
§ 20-185.1 - Trooper training; reimbursement.
§ 20-187 - Orders and rules for organization and conduct.
§ 20-187.3 - Quotas prohibited.
§ 20-187.4 - Disposition of retired service animals.
§ 20-187.5 - Trademark authorization.
§ 20-188 - Duties of Highway Patrol.
§ 20-189 - Patrolmen assigned to Governor's office.
§ 20-189.1 - Lieutenant Governor Executive Protection Detail.
§ 20-189.2 - State Highway Patrol Security Detail.
§ 20-190 - Uniforms; motor vehicles and arms; expense incurred; color of vehicle.
§ 20-190.1 - Patrol vehicles to have sirens; sounding siren.
§ 20-190.3 - Assignment of new highway patrol cars.
§ 20-192 - Shifting of personnel from one district to another.
§ 20-195 - Cooperation between Patrol and local officers.
§ 20-196 - Statewide radio system authorized; use of telephone lines in emergencies.
§ 20-196.2 - Use of aircraft to discover certain motor vehicle violations; declaration of policy.
§ 20-196.3 - Who may hold supervisory positions over sworn members of the Patrol.