Protección Ejecutiva del Vicegobernador en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Esta ley establece un grupo especial de policías que cuidan al Vicegobernador y su familia. Si el Vicegobernador quiere cambiar a alguno de estos policías, puede hacerlo sin dar explicaciones.

Es como tener un equipo de seguridad personal para un famoso. Si el famoso no se siente cómodo con un guardia, puede pedir que lo cambien por otro.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que el Vicegobernador Juan Pérez se siente inseguro durante un evento público. Decide que necesita un nuevo guardaespaldas, así que le dice al jefe de la policía que quiere reemplazar a uno de los miembros de su equipo de protección.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 20-189.1. (Effective until July 1, 2025 - see note) 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).)