Sherry Hunter (Black female with short black hair) in white blouse in front of blue background.

Sherry Hunter

Deputy Secretary for Law Enforcement and Strategic Relations

Sherry Hunter was appointed Deputy Secretary for Law Enforcement and Strategic Relations in July of 2022. In her role, Hunter provides experience and guidance to help DPS achieve the departmental goal of reflecting and representing North Carolinians from all walks of life within our work force. Hunter comes to DPS having served most recently as the Administrative Services Division Commander for the city of Raleigh Police Department. Hunter was elevated from her previous role of Police Training Director with the department. Hunter also served as the departmental liaison/school director to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Hunter previously worked as a Probation Parole Officer with the North Carolina Department of Correction.