Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forsyth County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with medium priority
2022 Tasing of Elderly Resident
A resident says her 88-year-old father was tased on his own property in 2022, hospitalized, and the sheriff's office found no excessive force; she wants commissioners to review the video and personnel records.
Dedicated emergency operations center
The current EOC shares space with the sheriff's office and takes time to activate during storms. A $1 million state request would fund a dedicated, instantly ready space.
Discharging Firearms Code Revision Request
A Pfafftown resident asked the county to tighten firearm discharge restrictions by increasing buffer distances from dwellings and removing written permission exceptions following a property damage incident.
Drone-delivered AED research program
The county's Duke University partnership testing drone delivery of defibrillators to cardiac 911 calls got a revised agreement — expanded to a fourth drone base but with the budget trimmed by $44,739.
Neighborhood Concerns Over Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services
West Salem residents and a medical professional raised serious concerns about the volume of participants and drug paraphernalia distributed by the Twin City Harm Reduction Collective operating out of a local church. Speakers asked the commission to investigate harm reduction practices and help neighborhood residents dealing with public disorder and safety issues.