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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is comprised of approximately 6,000 employees, along with about 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.

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September 2, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month in North Carolina

National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), encourages all Americans to prepare for various types of emergencies.

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August 30, 2024

ALE Investigation Leads to Charges at Two Johnston County Stores

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August 19, 2024

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency reopens Homeownership Assistance Program

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Chatham YDC Career Day Offers Employment Prospects for Youth

As juveniles in North Carolina’s youth development centers approach young adulthood, many will soon be taking the big step back into society, and to be successful, they will need to find gainful employment.

The State Emergency Response Team Prepares for Hurricane Season with a Statewide Exercise

State, federal, local and tribal partners participated in a statewide exercise in July that included more than 66 state agencies, 50 local agencies, representation from private sector partners, voluntary organizations active in disasters (VOADs) and others.

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In this episode of the Safety Scoop, two members of NCEM's Homeland Security Section share the types of threats that exist across the digital landscape in 2024, and how you can not only protect yourself from bad actors but recognize potential schemes and scams.

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Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention and protection with integrity and honor.

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To provide exceptional public safety services by engaging our communities and investing in our employees.

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