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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 19, 2024

TREC Releases 2024 Year-End Report

The N.C. Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice has released its 2024 Year-End Report that highlights the task force's accomplishments in the past year and summarizes the overall progress made in implementing the initial 125 recommendations for reform.

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December 17, 2024

Final Judgment Ordered in Harnett Nuisance Case

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December 16, 2024

State Highway Patrol Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

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Helene Response - Sheltering and Business Recovery Operations

The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.

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.

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

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

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TREC Releases 2024 Year-End Report

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Helene Response - Sheltering and Business Recovery Operations

First NC Violence Prevention Conference

Listen to the Latest Safety Scoop Podcast

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