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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.
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56 Youth Graduate High School at Juvenile Justice Facilities
Throughout June, DJJDP held graduation ceremonies at eight facilities across the state, with 19 graduates at Cabarrus Development Center/Juvenile Detention Center in Concord; 10 at Rockingham YDC in Reidsville; nine at Chatham YDC in Siler City; six at Lenoir YDC in Kinston; five at Richmond-Jenkins JDC in Hoffman; three at Perquimans JDC in Hertford; three at C.A. Dillon JDC in Butner; and one at Wake JDC in Raleigh.
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Our Mission:
Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina.
Vision Statement:
To proactively address today's challenges and remain vigilant for tomorrow's risks in the pursuit of a safe, resilient North Carolina.