Press Releases

Secretary Perry Announces Key Appointments, Integration of Juvenile Justice and Adult Correction

Secretary Frank L. Perry today announced two key appointments to the Department of Public Safety leadership team. Perry has named Ellis Boyle as Deputy Secretary and Gregory K. Baker as Commissioner of Law Enforcement, effective immediately.

Governor McCrory Receives 2013 Safer Schools Report, Establishes Safer Schools Task Force

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.

Juvenile Justice Basic Training Graduation Ceremony Held in Salemburg

Nineteen students graduated from Juvenile Justice Basic Training during a ceremony held on Friday, June 28, at the N.C. Justice Academy in Salemburg.

Kenneth Lassiter to manage central region prisons

Kenneth Lassiter has been named director of the state prison system’s Central Region Office effective June 1.  In his new

Secretary Shanahan Appoints James “J.R.” Gorham as Commissioner of Juvenile Justice

Secretary Kieran Shanahan has named James “J.R.” Gorham as Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, effective immediately.

 

Center for Safer Schools Schedules Statewide Community Forums for April, May

Secretary Kieran J. Shanahan and leaders of the N.C. Department of Public Safety kick off a statewide school safety tour next week in eastern North Carolina, with community forums set for Edenton and Morehead City.

Governor McCrory Establishes N.C. Center for Safer Schools

Today, during a press conference at Apex Middle School, Governor Pat McCrory announced the creation of the N.C. Center for Safer Schools, which will serve as the state’s primary point of contact on issues related to school safety.

New Patriotic License Plate Benefits NCNG Families in Need

The Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund (SAAF) today announced its new specialty license plate, titled, “In God We Trust,” is available for purchase through the

Highway Patrol Reminds Motorists to Be Vigilant of Emergency Vehicles

More than 150 U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1999 after being struck by vehicles along America's highways, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Department of Public Safety Announces Activation of Clay County VIPER Site

The Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the activation of VIPER site #199 on Chunky Gal Gap in Clay County.