Press Releases

Communities Awarded Nearly $70 Million for Public Safety Programs Through the Governor's Crime Commission

Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). 

Governor McCrory's Task Force on Safer Schools Discusses Mental Health Initiatives

Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Safer Schools met this week to discuss mental health initiatives to improve school safety, a top priority set by the governor when he created the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools.

Governor McCrory Takes Action to Protect North Carolina Consumers and Avoid Fuel Supply Disruption

Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today temporarily waiving hours of service restrictions for fuel vehicles traveling in and through North Carolina.

First Lady Promotes Emergency Texting Initiative

Raleigh, N.C.

Communities Awarded Nearly $70 Million for Public Safety Programs Through the Governor's Crime Commission

Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). 

Media Advisory: Meeting of Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools Set for Wednesday in Raleigh

WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina. 

Bridge Dedication Ceremony Honors Legacy of Trooper

RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducted a bridge dedication ceremony today in memory of fallen Trooper Bobby Gene Demuth.  The ceremony was held at the Nash County Community College in Rocky Mount. 

Highway Patrol and Wildlife Resources Commission Release Operation

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission released the totals for “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign for the period of Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5.

Crime Grants to Help Find and Prosecute On-line Child Sex Offenders

State grants from the Governor’s Crime Commission are providing nine law enforcement agencies, including the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the latest forensic equipment that can extract enough computer information to prosecute child sex offenders in court.

Highway Patrol Reports Nine Fatal Crashes during the Labor Day Holiday Period

The Highway Patrol announces a preliminary number of (9) nine fatal collisions resulting in (9) nine deaths on North Carolina highways during the Labor Day holiday period. The holiday weekend officially began at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2, and concluded at 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept.