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Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency for Western Counties

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Tornado Recovery

Federal disaster assistance is now available for affected residents in Guilford and Rockingham counties after a tornado and severe storms on April 15. Apply now.

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Prison Reform

Ensuring the safety of Public Safety employees, visitors and inmates within prison facilities is the top priority of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice. Learn here about the current and future actions planned to make prisons safer.

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64 More Homeowners to Get Housing Help to Recover from Matthew News Release

Correctional Officers Protect and Save Lives Inside Prisons

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The overall mission of the Department of Public Safety is to improve the quality of life for North Carolinians by reducing crime and enhancing public safety.

DPS employees supervise offenders in prison, in juvenile detention centers and in community supervision. State troopers enforce North Carolina highway laws, and Emergency Management personnel help plan for and recover from man-made or natural disasters.

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Law Enforcement The state's two law enforcement agencies: State Highway Patrol and the State Capitol Police, are ready to respond quickly to meet the public's diverse safety needs.

Emergency Management Working with state and local partners to help North Carolinians effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against all hazards and disasters.

Adult Correction Adults convicted of crimes in NC serve sentences ranging from community probation to active prison time. After prison, a period of post-release supervision helps offenders transition more successfully back to the community.

Juvenile Justice Juvenile Justice staff, who provide services to children younger than 16 who commit crimes in NC, are committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.

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Protect yourself from harm's way by using common sense and a few standard security devices. Learn More

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Encourage a safe, secure environment in which children can play, learn and grow in local communities. Learn More

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PREA Office The Prison Rape Elimination Act office works to prevent, investigate and detect undue familiarity in order to protect offenders and safeguard communities.

NC National Guard Learn about the North Carolina National Guard and its role in North Carolina's homeland security and public safety.

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512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

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