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Enhancing Communities. Building Trust.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is comprised of approximately 3,000 employees, along with around 10,000 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.

June 17, 2026

Secretary Smythe Leads Rural Listening Session in Moore County

On June 17, Department of Public Safety Secretary Jeffrey Smythe joined business leaders, local elected officials, law enforcement representatives and other leaders in Pinehurst for the sixth in a series of Rural Listening Sessions.

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Secretary Jeff Smythe holds a listening session in Pinehurst

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June 10, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order Issued in Wilson Nuisance Case

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June 04, 2026

GCC Report: White-Collar Crime Rises in North Carolina

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Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here, and now is the time to prepare for severe weather. The first predictions for the 2026 hurricane season have been released. A forecast by meteorologists at North Carolina State University predicts 2-15 named storms, 6-9 hurricanes and 2-3 major hurricanes.

The State of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice

This summer, thanks to a $3.5 million investment from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, DJJDP is partnering with New Hope Treatment Centers and Alliance Health to open a new enhanced mental health services unit to support youth in crisis at C.A. Dillon Juvenile Detention Center in Butner.

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Listen to the Latest Safety Scoop Podcast

This month we are revisiting the Helping Enhance Autism Response Training episode after NCDPS hosted one of it's largest HEART events at the end of April 2026. Before the replay, you'll hear from NCDPS Secretary Jeffrey Smythe, speaker Dennis Debbaut and event attendees on why this type of training is not only important, but a vital part of first response training for those serving their communities.

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Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina.

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To proactively address today's challenges and remain vigilant for tomorrow's risks in the pursuit of a safe, resilient North Carolina.

Enhancing Communities. Building Trust.

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Secretary Smythe Leads Rural Listening Session in Moore County

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Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season

The State of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice

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