Administration
The Administration Division is charged with operational oversight. This division provides a variety of core support functions for the department’s numerous interrelated services. These core support services include Information Technology, Budget and Analysis, Controller’s Office, Legislative Affairs, Communications as well as Purchasing and Logistics. The Governor’s Crime Commission, Victim Services and Private Protective Services also fall under Administration.
Casandra Skinner Hoekstra
Casandra Skinner Hoekstra serves as the department's chief deputy secretary for Administration overseeing a variety of divisions, including Human Resources, Legislative Affairs, Office of Special Investigations and the Governor’s Crime Commission. She was appointed as interim secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety effective August 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.