Press Releases

According to the American Automobile Association, it is estimated that 41.9 million people will travel during the July 4th holiday period; the most in eight years.

Escaped inmate Kristopher McNeil is behind bars at the Davidson County Jail. Several citizens recognized him from his photo in media reports and called law enforcement.

What: DeMobilization Ceremony for North Carolina National Guard's 621st Survey and Design Team for the conclusion of their year-long deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

When: 3 p.m. Friday, June 26

The Department of Pubic Safety’s Office of Victim Services conducted the fifth of six regional training sessions today for DPS staff, Victim Witness legal assistants from district attorney offices and victim services program providers.

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.

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Emergency Response Capabilities Displayed

The 41 teens who opted to spend a week at the State Highway Patrol’s summer camp learned to push their mental and physical boundaries.

One student said, “I learned more in this week than I have in my 18 years in school.”

Graduates of Class 44 completed the 22-week resident Tar Heel Challenge Academy program and celebrated joyously during their graduation ceremony at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center here, June 12.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Connect NC Bond Proposal will make significant, statewide investments in public safety.

Residents and business leaders in New Hanover County communities will have two opportunities in the next month to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.