Office of the Secretary

Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr.

The secretary of the Department of Public Safety 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.

The department has more than 6,000 sworn law enforcement and civilian employees, along with more than 10,000 North Carolina National Guard soldiers and airmen.

DPS Organizational Chart
Strategic Plan
Department Leadership
DPS Public Participation Plan 2022
Media Contacts

Mailing Address
N.C. Department of Public Safety
4201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-4201

Street Address
N.C. Department of Public Safety

512 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, N. C. 27604

Telephone Number
919-733-2126

Fax Number
919-715-8477