Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office

Fayetteville, United States

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and serving the community in Cumberland County, North Carolina. The office provides various services including crime prevention, emergency response, and community outreach programs.

CCI Score

-4.36

0.01% April 16

Latest Event

Reduction of School Resource Officers in Cumberland County

Due to critical staffing shortages and competing law enforcement obligations, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office announced it will withdraw school resource officers and crossing guards from schools in city limits. This decision, communicated in a letter on May 21 and further discussed in closed-door meetings with local law enforcement and school officials, reflects the agency's commitment to only undertaking agreements it can fully honor.

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Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is currently rated as a Bystander.

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Latest Events

JUN

06

2024

Reduction of School Resource Officers in Cumberland County
18.34

Due to critical staffing shortages and competing law enforcement obligations, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office announced it will withdraw school resource officers and crossing guards from schools in city limits. This decision, communicated in a letter on May 21 and further discussed in closed-door meetings with local law enforcement and school officials, reflects the agency's commitment to only undertaking agreements it can fully honor.
+20

Public and Political Behavior

April 3

The decision to withdraw school resource officers due to insufficient workforce is presented as a responsible prioritization of available resources. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, reducing an overextended and potentially militarized police presence in schools can be seen as a positive move, provided that community safety is maintained by alternative local law enforcement measures. The agency’s public commitment to only sign enforceable agreements underscores a level of transparency and accountability.

Cumberland County sheriff removing officers from some schools
OCT

24

2023

County Approves Pay Adjustment for Workers
68.95

Cumberland County Board approved a comprehensive pay adjustment plan for county employees, including Sheriff's Office deputies, addressing wage compression and improving retention through market-aligned salaries and cost-of-living adjustments.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The approved pay adjustments tackle wage compression and aim to provide fair compensation for county employees, including law enforcement personnel. Such an initiative supports worker rights and equitable labor practices, aligning with anti-authoritarian and pro-worker values by improving economic security and reducing exploitation.

Cumberland County approves pay adjustment for employees
OCT

16

2023

Wage Freeze Sparks Union Vote at Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
-51.60

Cumberland County Sheriff Ronnie Anderson addressed the union vote by his employees, blaming county wage freezes for the overwhelming 26-1 decision to unionize. This development highlights worker discontent with compensation policies in the agency.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The agency’s wage freeze policy, which is cited as a key reason behind an overwhelming unionization vote, reflects poor labor relations practices. From an anti-fascist perspective that emphasizes support for worker rights and fair compensation, this decision undermines the welfare of the employees, who are resorting to unionizing as a means to challenge authoritarian management practices.

Cumberland County salaries blamed for union vote - cumberlink.com
MAY

01

2023

Cumberland Sheriff's Office Sues State Auditor Over Jurisdictional Overreach
-32.85

In May 2023, Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright initiated a lawsuit against State Auditor Beth Wood, claiming that her office exceeded its authority by investigating his department and withholding details about the investigation. The legal dispute raises concerns about governmental oversight and the potential curtailing of accountability in public institutions.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 3

The lawsuit appears aimed at limiting the oversight capabilities of a state agency, thus potentially reinforcing entrenched authority and reducing transparency. This move by a law enforcement agency challenges democratic accountability and may contribute to an environment where unchecked power becomes normalized.

Cumberland sheriff sues state auditor, saying she exceeded her authority
MAY

01

2023

Sheriff Sues State Auditor Over Alleged Overreach
-24.64

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright has filed a lawsuit against State Auditor Beth Wood, claiming that her office exceeded its jurisdiction by attempting to investigate the sheriff’s office without proper authority. The suit seeks a judicial declaration that Wood’s actions breached her oath and an invalidation of a subpoena for additional records.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

April 3

The lawsuit appears aimed at curtailing state oversight of law enforcement by contesting the authority of the auditor’s office. Such legal action can be interpreted as an effort to hinder transparency and accountability, which are essential checks against authoritarian excesses. From an anti-fascist perspective, weakening oversight risks enabling abuses of power and undermining public trust in democratic institutions.

Cumberland sheriff sues state auditor, saying she exceeded her authority