Welcome back to the Carolina Cabinet! In this episode, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler sit down with sheriff’s candidate Troy McDuffie for an insightful conversation about his decades-spanning career in law enforcement and his vision for Cumberland County. From his Fayetteville roots as a military brat to leading agencies through times of crisis and rebuilding community trust, Troy McDuffie shares candid stories of leadership, resilience, and real-world policing.
You’ll hear how his experiences in the military, local police departments, international peacekeeping, and executive leadership roles have shaped his approach to community safety, officer morale, and transparency. The discussion dives into key issues facing law enforcement today: officer recruitment, rebuilding public trust, budget challenges, civilian oversight, and working with federal agencies.
If you’re curious about what it takes to rebuild a department from the ground up, or want to know where the next sheriff stands on ICE detainers, body cameras, and the everyday realities of policing—this episode delivers. Join us for an open, thoughtful conversation that goes beyond campaign talking points and gets to the heart of leadership in today’s law enforcement landscape.
