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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is comprised of approximately 6,000 employees, along with about 12,000 North Carolina National Guard soldiers and airmen. Through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness, DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit.

December 2, 2024

Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Prepare for Winter Weather

Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare ahead of the winter season that could bring potentially dangerous winter weather as Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins.

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December 02, 2024

Public comment period for proposed changes to Tropical Storm Fred recovery plan…

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November 25, 2024

NC Center for Missing Persons Warns Against Leaving Children Unattended in Vehi…

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Helene Response - Communications

In the first several days of Hurricane Helene response, telecommunicators and first response teams had to cope with a deluge of 911 calls and interruptions in cellular networks. SERT immediately set about restoring communications.

First NC Violence Prevention Conference

The state Office of Violence Prevention kicked off the inaugural NC Violence Prevention Conference, welcoming more than 200 attendees who represented law enforcement, public health, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations partnering to prevent community violence.

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Greg Hauser, NC Emergency Management Communications Branch Manager, joins this episode of the Safety Scoop to tell his team's Helene response story. He shares enlightening details on the "magic" that goes on behind the scenes that keeps connectivity operational across the state.

Our Mission:

Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention and protection with integrity and honor.

Vision Statement:

To provide exceptional public safety services by engaging our communities and investing in our employees.

Prepare. Prevent. Protect.

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Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Prepare for Winter Weather

Latest News from DPS

Top DPS Stories

Helene Response - Communications

First NC Violence Prevention Conference

Listen to the Latest Safety Scoop Podcast

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