About DPS DPS Prevent * Protect * Prepare Mission Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor Vision To provide premier public safety services for all North Carolinians Goals Strengthen the department’s unity of effort as a consolidated and allied entity. Create a true culture of prevention, protection and preparedness. Create and maintain an environment where employees are engaged, accountable, and recognized for the contributions they make to enhance public safety in North Carolina. Values Safety Integrity Customer Service Professionalism Diversity Quality 2021-2023 DPS Strategic Plan DPS Leadership Adult Correction Juvenile Justice Emergency Management NC National Guard State Highway Patrol State Capitol Police Victim Services Office of the Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr. is the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and serves as the sole representative on the governor's cabinet for the state's law enforcement, corrections and emergency management responsibilities. The DPS secretary oversees the state's homeland security coordination. Explore the Office of the Secretary Boards & Commissions ABC Commission Alarm System Licensing Board Governor's Crime Commission Inmate Grievance Resolution Board Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission Private Protective Services Board State Emergency Response Commission About the Department 2020 Accomplishments Highlights of DPS's role in COVID-19 response, election security, public protection, disaster response and more. See More #2 Largest Patrolled State Highway System State Troopers patrol 78,000 miles of state-maintained roads (the second largest system in the country) to keep roadways safe. See More Statistics 19% Reduction in Juvenile Complaints North Carolina decreased juvenile complaints 19 percent between 2010 and 2020. 7% Decrease in Overall Crime North Carolina’s overall crime rate decreased by 7 percent in 2013 from the previous year, continuing a six-year downward trend. Jobs & Recruitment Start a career in law enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, emergency management, and more. Communications Office Stay informed about programs, events and conditions affecting your safety and well-being. Purchasing & Contracts Learn about procurement, warehousing, transportation and communications, and leased property acquisition/management for DPS DPS Mission & Vision See the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values that serve as the foundation for our programs, policies and initiatives
About DPS DPS Prevent * Protect * Prepare Mission Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor Vision To provide premier public safety services for all North Carolinians Goals Strengthen the department’s unity of effort as a consolidated and allied entity. Create a true culture of prevention, protection and preparedness. Create and maintain an environment where employees are engaged, accountable, and recognized for the contributions they make to enhance public safety in North Carolina. Values Safety Integrity Customer Service Professionalism Diversity Quality 2021-2023 DPS Strategic Plan DPS Leadership Adult Correction Juvenile Justice Emergency Management NC National Guard State Highway Patrol State Capitol Police Victim Services Office of the Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr. is the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and serves as the sole representative on the governor's cabinet for the state's law enforcement, corrections and emergency management responsibilities. The DPS secretary oversees the state's homeland security coordination. Explore the Office of the Secretary Boards & Commissions ABC Commission Alarm System Licensing Board Governor's Crime Commission Inmate Grievance Resolution Board Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission Private Protective Services Board State Emergency Response Commission About the Department 2020 Accomplishments Highlights of DPS's role in COVID-19 response, election security, public protection, disaster response and more. See More #2 Largest Patrolled State Highway System State Troopers patrol 78,000 miles of state-maintained roads (the second largest system in the country) to keep roadways safe. See More Statistics 19% Reduction in Juvenile Complaints North Carolina decreased juvenile complaints 19 percent between 2010 and 2020. 7% Decrease in Overall Crime North Carolina’s overall crime rate decreased by 7 percent in 2013 from the previous year, continuing a six-year downward trend. Jobs & Recruitment Start a career in law enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, emergency management, and more. Communications Office Stay informed about programs, events and conditions affecting your safety and well-being. Purchasing & Contracts Learn about procurement, warehousing, transportation and communications, and leased property acquisition/management for DPS DPS Mission & Vision See the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values that serve as the foundation for our programs, policies and initiatives
